Charlesburg landfill fire may burn another week; smoke sickens residents

A large fire at the Charlesburg landfill in Suriname may persist for another week, with smoke drifting toward Kwatta and causing respiratory issues among residents. Firefighting efforts are hampered by a shortage of personnel and vehicles, as well as technical problems. The prolonged fire poses a public health risk and strains local emergency response capacity.

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