The Barbuda Council has issued a public statement regarding a recent fire at the Codrington Landfill, clarifying that neither the Council’s Health Department nor landfill workers were responsible for igniting the blaze. The Council strongly condemns the unauthorized burning of solid waste at the site, emphasizing the environmental and health hazards it poses. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and urge anyone with information about the perpetrator(s) to come forward and report to the Health Administrative Office or the Police. The fire has significantly compromised air quality in the community, prompting the Council to advise residents, particularly those with respiratory conditions, to take extra precautions to protect their health. In response to the emergency, the Barbuda Council is collaborating with the Barbuda Fire Department to deploy all available resources to contain and extinguish the fire. The Council remains committed to addressing the situation swiftly and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.
Barbuda Council Denies Responsibility for Codrington Landfill Fire, Urges Public to Report Perpetrators
