Smoke from landfill fire worries residents of Iranduba: ‘It could cause more serious problems’

Fire at the Iranduba Landfill: flames spread across the area and residents report the smoke caused by the fire at a landfill in Iranduba, in the Metropolitan Region of Manaus, worries residents who live nearby. The fire started on Thursday afternoon (13) and, as of early Friday afternoon (14), it had still not been controlled. The fire at the Iranduba landfill continues after more than 24 hours of fire. The flames spread across the area and approached the road and electrical wiring, according to information from Rede Amazônica. According to residents, three teams were fighting the fire overnight, but the amount of water available was not enough to contain the spread of the flames. The community also complained about the lack of machines to move waste and reach sources that were underneath the trash. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp “There is not enough water truck to put out this fire and much less adequate material, like a backhoe, to roll the garbage, so that it can be put out”, reported a resident. In addition to the risk caused by the fire, the smoke is also a cause for concern for those who live in the region. During the fight, the intensity of the smoke bothered residents and people who were watching the incident. "We are here very close to the flames. The smoke here is relatively intense, it is uncomfortable, that's why we are wearing masks", said a resident. Concern for children Residents say the situation is even more worrying because of the children who live in the community. According to them, there are a significant number of atypical children in the region. "Most of us here, in this community, have a specific number of atypical children. So, on a daily basis, it's already difficult. So, with this smoke problem, it can cause more serious problems," said a resident. The community also complains that the problem is not isolated and demands a definitive solution for the dump, including removal from the site. Another concern, according to residents, is the recurrence of the problem. They want, in fact, a definitive solution to the constant fires, including the removal of the landfill. Fire in Iranduba landfill continues after more than 21 hours Gato Jr/Rede Amazônica Fighting fire Teams from the Amazonas Military Fire Department (CBMAM) have been working at the site since Thursday afternoon to try to contain the flames. According to the corporation's general commander, Colonel Orleilso Muniz, a larger structure, with machines, is needed to put out the fire. "We are going to keep our teams here so that we can do this as quickly as possible. This requires structure to put an end to this fire that is generating a lot of pollution, including in Manaus", said the general commander of the Amazonas Fire Department, Colonel Orleilso Muniz. At the beginning of Friday night, the fire was less intense, with the fire concentrated in small points on the ground. In the most recent update made by the Fire Department, more than 230 thousand liters of water had been used in the operation. There is no official information on the number of military personnel fighting the fire. Fires in 2026 According to data from the Amazonas Military Fire Department (CBMAM), Manaus already records almost 1,200 fires in 2026. Forest occurrences have increased by more than 300% compared to the same period last year. In just the first two weekends of August, 223 fires were recorded in vegetation and forest areas in the capital. The smoke produced by fires in neighboring municipalities, such as Iranduba, and in vegetation areas around Manaus can be carried by winds to the urban area. As a result, the concentration of polluting particles in the atmosphere increases and can harm residents' breathing. READ ALSO: Air quality worsens in Manaus this Friday (14); expert points out relationship with fires Three fires affect property and vegetation in different areas of Manaus Fire destroys vegetation in the Ouro Verde complex, in Manaus; VIDEO Fire at Iranduba landfill continues after more than 21 hours Gato Jr/Rede Amazônica