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Roland Dump Fire

 
Site Contact:
Mike Beslow
OSC

(beslow.mike@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Gary, IN 46406
 response.epa.gov/rolanddump

On August 31, 2012, Gary Fire Department requested the assistance of US EPA at the Rowland Dump Fire. The fire was first documented on April 24, 2012, when the Gary Fire Department responded to a large brush fire in that area. The flames were extinguished, but the fire continues to smolder underground. The smoldering is occurring at a former illegal dump that was recently compacted for the installation of railroad tracks. On site there are visible abandoned drums, and discarded tires. There is also a phase II report that identifies numerous hazardous substances including heavy metals in the landfill.


For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) and the Notices sections.