Kansas health agency says Galena landfill fire is out, more work to be done

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 560

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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TOPEKA — Remediation steps to put out a smoldering fire at the Galena Landfill were successful, and the landfill operator will continue work to meet other state requirements, a health agency spokeswoman said Tuesday.

The fire that has been alight at the landfill for weeks to months was still smoldering during a June 24 inspection, said Jill Bronaugh, Kansas Department of Health and Environment spokeswoman, in an email.

But excavation work completed since then …

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