Fire at GFL Waste Management Landfill

Parkland County, AB – On Sunday evening, Parkland County Fire Services responded to a fire at the GFL landfill off 231 Street NW, east of Acheson. The fire began in the southwest section of the site, which contains a mix of construction and demolition waste. Parkland County fire crews remained onsite until approximately midnight.

Fire control is currently being managed by site owner GFL Waste Management to contain the fire using soil and heavy equipment. As of this morning, the fire is an estimated 3.8 hectares in size and continues to burn in areas not yet covered by soil. Parkland County will continue to work with GFL on a time-sensitive fire management strategy to minimize environmental impact, which may include the deployment of private industrial firefighting contractors.

There is currently no threat to structures on site or critical infrastructure in the area; however, residents are advised that shifting winds may carry smoke into the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities later today.