Fire at Mariupol landfill nearly engulfs entire street - PHOTOS

Residents forced to flee homes as flames spread

Quick response from firefighters prevents catastrophe

A massive fire at a landfill in Mariupol, Ukraine, nearly engulfed an entire street on Sunday, forcing residents to flee their homes.

The fire broke out at the landfill on the outskirts of the city at around 2 p.m. and quickly spread, fanned by strong winds.

Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours, and managed to bring it under control by late evening.

No injuries were reported, but several homes were damaged.

According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the fire was caused by arson.

An investigation is underway.

Residents grateful for firefighters' efforts

Residents of the affected street expressed their gratitude to the firefighters for their quick response.

"We were so scared," said one resident. "But the firefighters were amazing. They saved our homes."

Another resident said, "We're so lucky that the firefighters were able to stop the fire before it spread to more homes."

Landfill fires a common problem in Ukraine

Landfill fires are a common problem in Ukraine, where waste management practices are often inadequate.

According to a report by the World Bank, there are over 5,000 landfills in Ukraine, and most of them do not meet environmental standards.

Landfill fires can release toxic chemicals into the air, and can also contaminate water and soil.

The Ukrainian government is working to improve waste management practices, but more needs to be done to address the problem of landfill fires.

Conclusion

The fire at the landfill in Mariupol is a reminder of the importance of proper waste management practices.

Landfill fires can be dangerous and can cause significant damage to property and the environment.

The Ukrainian government and local authorities need to work together to improve waste management practices and reduce the risk of landfill fires.