Riverton City, Jamaica
Riverton City, St Andrew, Jamaica is a landfill site on the outskirts of Kingston.
In March 15, it was the site of a major fire, starting on 11 March. The poor air quality brought activities in Kingston to a halt, as businesses, schools and other services were forced to close down early.[1] The Medical Association of Jamaica called on the Cabinet to tackle the public health risks, saying that at least 600 people had attended public health facilities as a result of smoke inhalation.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "No Timeline From Authorities On Bringing Riverton Landfill Fire Under Control". The Gleaner. 15 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "MAJ says Cabinet must implement measures to address public health risks at Riverton landfill". Jamaica Observer. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
18°00′55″N 76°50′51″W / 18.0154°N 76.8476°W
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