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Colerain fire crews battle large blaze at Rumpke Landfill

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COLERAIN, Ohio — Fire crews successfully extinguished a large fire at the Rumpke Landfill Sunday evening after a nearly two-hour battle with the flames.

The Colerain Township Fire Department responded to reports of an active fire at the landfill at 6:30 p.m., according to Rumpke West Area Communications Manager Molly Yeager.

Rumpke worked alongside fire crews to battle the blaze, which was fully extinguished by 8:09 p.m.

According to Colerain Township Fire Department, air monitoring units are in place and have confirmed, "there is no adverse air quality alert at this time."

The landfill remains operational for customers bringing loads to the site, and Rumpke service continues as normal.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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