That is 0 articles you have read today.
The Aporia is free and carries no advertising, so readers are the only
thing paying for it. If you are getting this much out of it, a small
donation is what keeps it independent.
Daily limit reached
You have read 0 articles today.
That is more than the 15 a day The Aporia gives away,
and well past what it can carry on nothing. Your allowance resets at
midnight.
There is no advertising here and nothing about you is sold, so readers
are the only thing paying for it. If the site is worth this much of
your day, it is worth a few dollars.
Everything else stays open: the
maps, the
directory and
search do
not count against this, and neither does re-opening something you have
already read today.
Calgary fire officials reported that a blaze at the ECCO Recycling facility in southeast Calgary has been burning since September 6 and could continue for months due to its vast size—covering up to eight Canadian Football League fields with an estimated volume of one million cubic metres. The fire chief, Steve Dongworth, stated that while efforts are underway to control smoke from the fire within days, extinguishing it entirely might take weeks or even months. The ongoing issue has caused health concerns for residents due to smoky conditions and prompted a health advisory.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-17,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
A landfill fire at ECCO Recycling in southern Calgary, Alberta, has been burning for over a week, with smoke affecting nearby communities. Mayor Jeromy Farkas and Ward 11 Councillor Rob Ward have requested that the provincial government release detailed air quality data, which is expected to be made public soon. The fire covers an estimated one million cubic metres of material, equivalent to up to eight Canadian Football League fields, making it challenging for firefighters who are using dirt and water to smother the flames. Calgary Fire Chief Steve Dongworth warns that the blaze could persist for weeks or even months until all on-site fire risks are mitigated.
Written for “Calgary Landfill Fire” on 2026-09-18,
grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.
A stubborn blaze that has been burning for the last 10 days at a Calgary landfill can cover multiple Canadian football fields and take months to fizzle out, the fire service said Wednesday.
asserted
service → burn → months
Calgary fire Chief Steve Dongworth said the fire at the ECCO Recycling facility in the southeast part of the city has an estimated volume of one million cubic metres.
asserted
fire → say → metres
He said it can cover up to eight Canadian Football League fields.
asserted
it → say → fields
The fire has also been difficult to tackle as it’s located in deep pockets, he said, and under a mountain of garbage.
asserted
he → tackle → garbage
Get breaking National news
“Although we should be able to control smoke from the fire in the next few days, this incident could last weeks or even months until on-site fire risk is fully mitigated,” Dongworth said in a statement.
uncertain
Dongworth → get → statement
Firefighters responded to the blaze at ECCO, a private landfill and recycling business, on Sept. 6.
asserted
Firefighters → respond → Sept.
The smoke billowing from the fire has become a nuisance for locals and has prompted a health advisory from the fire service.
asserted
smoke → billow → service
One resident has said the smoke has triggered his daughter’s asthma and he is considering temporarily leaving the community.
asserted
he → say → community
Dongworth said the smoke is set to flare up as crews fight the blaze.
asserted
crews → say → blaze
“Our immediate efforts remain focused on actions that reduce smoke impact on communities,” said Dongorth.
asserted
Dongorth → remain → communities
“This includes identifying hot spots, applying water where required and using soil to cap and smother remaining areas of fire.”
asserted
This → include → fire
He said he appreciates the community for being patient.
asserted
he → say → community
The Aporia
