Public Statement regarding the Fire at Bakoteh Dumpsite on January 27, 2021
Public Statement – Feb. 1, 2021
Good morning ladies and gentlemen,
On Wednesday, January 27th around Noon, a fire was started at Bakoteh dumpsite in Zone 3. Council staff and Municipal Police stationed on-site rushed into action to use standby water to quell the fire, while mobilizing support from Fire Services, KMC’s Department of Services, as well as private tankers. The efforts of these noble individuals played a vital role in extinguishing the fire. At the height of the emergency, the smoke was felt up to 10 kilometres away from the site – reaching communities as far away as Old Yundum, Brufut and Bijilo.
