NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

G-OPF 2100 2nd St. S.W., Washington, DC 20593-0001

Tire Fire

Occurrence Date:

23 March

Location:

Roanoke, VA

Source:

Tire Fire

Material:

Automobile Tires

Severity:

Major

Quantity Discharged:

N/A

Quantity in Water:

N/A

Body of Water Affected:

N/A

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