Navotas landfill fire causes unhealthy air in seven Metro Manila cities

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A fire at the Navotas sanitary landfill is causing unhealthy air quality in seven Metro Manila cities. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported varying levels of air pollution, with some areas classified as "Very Unhealthy" and others as "Acutely Unhealthy." The fire, which began April 10, is being fought with dikes, soil cover, and misting operations, while authorities advise mask-wearing and limiting outdoor activity.


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