Orrington trash fire to burn for several more days, fire chief says
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has just lifted its Air Quality Advisory related to the smoke from the fire.
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Officials provide update on fire at Orrington trash facility
Official are planning to hold a press conference around 10 a.m. Friday to give an update on the fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center.
Orrington trash fire will take days to fully put out
Town officials in Orrington say an ongoing trash fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center will take several days to put out.
Orrington and EPEC officials on Friday provide update on the ongoing EPEC fire
Friday, October 4th marks four days since the fire on the tipping floor inside Eagle Point Energy Center (EPEC) in Orrington broke out.
Air quality alert issued as fire at Orrington trash facility continues to burn
An air quality alert has been issued in parts of Maine due to smoke from the still-burning fire at a trash facility in Orrington.
Ongoing trash fire in Orrington prompts air quality alert for Midcoast, eastern interior Maine
The Maine DEP said particle pollution in the smoke could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, such as children and people with respiratory problems.
Orrington-area residents warned to close windows as trash fire burns
The full extent of the fire’s environmental impact is unclear at this time, but there's concern about potential threat of dioxins.
Orrington, EPEC officials hold joint press conference on fire Friday
Town officials remain clear on their mission: bringing an end to the incident that began around 8:30 Tuesday night.
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Environmental officials say fire at Maine trash facility does not pose health hazards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says there's nothing hazardous at the ongoing fire at a trash facility in Orrington.
Trash fire at former PERC facility in Orrington causes air quality concerns
The Penobscot County Regional Communications Center told NEWS CENTER Maine multiple agencies were responding Tuesday night.
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Northern Light Health talks potential symptoms following EPEC fire and air quality concerns
Earlier this afternoon, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection discontinued Friday's air quality alert caused by ...