The fire had been burning for weeks to months and was still smoldering during a June 24 inspection. The agency says the follow-up cleanup actions have now put the fire out, though more work remains to fully satisfy state obligations tied to the incident.
Galena landfill fire declared out as operator continues state remediation work
Remediation steps to address a smoldering fire at the Galena Landfill were successful, and the landfill operator will keep working to meet additional state requirements, a Kansas health agency spokeswoman said Tuesday, according to the Kansas Reflector.
