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Occurrence Date: |
23 March |
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Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
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Source: |
Tire Fire |
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Material: |
Automobile Tires |
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Severity: |
Major |
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Quantity Discharged: |
N/A |
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Quantity in Water: |
N/A |
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Body of Water Affected: |
N/A |
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Federal On-Scene Coordinator: |
EPA Region III |
| Description: A private citizen reports an illegal tire dump has caught fire near Roanoke, VA. An updated report received from the local Emergency response units states that approximately 5 million used automobile tires are involved. CASE CLOSED |
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