A fire that raged at the city dump over the weekend is believed to be the work of an arsonist, Renew Bahamas said last night.
The fire, which started shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, continued yesterday.
Director of Fire Services Superintendent Walter Evans said officials used heavy duty machinery to fight the fire.
In a statement, Renew Bahamas said the blaze started on the northern side of the landfill and spread rapidly.
Shortly after, a second blaze started on a separate part of the site, but did not spread.
"We believe this latest incident indicates a concentrated arson attack on the site and facilities, as our sources and surveillance indicate individuals entered the landfill after sunset and deliberately started the fire," the statement read. Renew warned residents that they can "expect some discomfort over the next several days from the smoke" as wind will continue to pose a challenge.
The smoke from the fire blanketed the Cable Beach area yesterday during Marathon Bahamas.
Evans said residents of Victoria Gardens and the Gladstone Road community must be vigilant because of the smoke.
"We have advised the public at large, for those who have any respiratory challenges, because of the smoke to seek medical help," he said.
"We are going to do all we can to ensure that, that fire is extinguished in the shortest possible time."
Renew Bahamas signed a contract with the government last June to manage the landfill.

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