# Landfill fire in Santo Domingo Este

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/landfill-fire-in-santo-domingo-este
> Updated: 2026-08-11T07:29:32.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A large-scale fire at a transfer station near the former Cancino Adentro landfill in Santo Domingo Este has caused significant smoke pollution and community distress. The blaze, fueled by accumulated tires and flammable gases from decomposing waste, was reported to be approximately 80% controlled by the Santo Domingo Este Fire Department.

Local residents in the Cancino Adentro sector reported critical conditions due to dense smoke and daily electricity outages lasting between 15 and 24 hours. While the Santo Domingo Water and Sewerage Corporation (Caasd) provided support, residents criticized the response as insufficient. The Council of Unified Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED) attributed the power interruptions to system improvements and ongoing maintenance.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Waste management crises impact Santiago regions in Dominican Republic and Peru

Waste management crises in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and Santiago, Peru, are causing health concerns and public outcry due to landfill fires and uncollected refuse.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waste-management-crises-impact-santiago-regions-in-dominican-republic-and-peru

### 2026-08-09: Landfill fire in Santo Domingo Este causes smoke and power outages

A major landfill fire in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic, has caused heavy smoke and health concerns, compounded by severe daily power outages affecting local residents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/landfill-fire-in-santo-domingo-este-causes-smoke-and-power-outages

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