Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Fire Breaks Out at Rumpke Landfill in Ohio
A fire started at the Rumpke Sanitary Landfill in Ohio, burning a section of trash.
The fire created a lot of smoke that could be seen from far away.
Firefighters from several local areas worked to put out the fire.
No one was hurt.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, but could be due to things like propane tanks or batteries that can catch fire easily.
Rumpke is checking the air quality and looking into what happened to make sure everything is safe.
A fire erupted in the household waste section of the Rumpke Sanitary Landfill.
The fire burned approximately 1-2 acres of trash.
Thick, dark smoke was visible from over two miles away.
Multiple fire departments responded to contain the blaze.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but flammable items are suspected.
- Who
- Fire crews and Rumpke officials
- What
- Fire at Rumpke Sanitary Landfill
- When
- Not specified in the article
- Where
- Colerain Township, Ohio
- Why
- Cause is currently unknown; potentially flammable items.
- Location
- Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, Colerain Township, Ohio
- Incident
- Fire in household waste section
- Size
- 1-2 acres of trash
- Smoke
- Visible for over 2 miles
- Injuries
- None reported
- Cause
- Unknown