On February 19, 2006, a significant fire occurred at the Seneca Meadows Landfill in Seneca Falls, New York, requiring 11 fire departments to respond.
The blaze ignited within the landfill's east side waste mound and was visible from surrounding areas, prompting a substantial emergency response.
Firefighters worked diligently to control and extinguish the flames, which posed challenges due to the nature of the materials involved, which were said to be a layer of rubber tire chips.
The incident drew attention to the operational practices of the landfill and sparked discussions about environmental safety and emergency preparedness.