Thai Nguyen residents suffer from month-long landfill fire

Residents in Dong Hy commune, Thai Nguyen province, have been enduring persistent smoke and pungent odors from a smoldering fire at the Phuc Thanh landfill for nearly a month.

The continuous emissions have disrupted daily life and raised significant health concerns among local families. Even households located 500 meters away from the site report being affected by the thick smoke and strong smells, forcing many to wear masks and keep their doors and windows tightly closed.

Local residents expressed growing anxiety and frustration, noting that the smell is particularly intense at night. Community members are calling on local authorities to implement a definitive solution to extinguish the fire and mitigate the environmental impact.