ECCO Landfill Fire Crisis in Calgary | Calgary News

A massive fire at Calgary’s ECCO landfill is burning deep underground, covering an area the size of seven CFL fields and forcing crews to smother hotspots with dirt. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth warns the blaze could linger for weeks or months, even as smoke begins to clear. Residents in southeast Calgary are suffering from thick smoke and foul odors, with health officials urging them to stay indoors. The city is escalating enforcement against ECCO, which violated its permit by storing dry waste — a judge has ordered removal of material, and authorities are pushing for an injunction to halt operations and shut down the site. This crisis highlights the consequences when corporate negligence threatens public safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://calgary.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/fire-chief-warns-calgary-landfill-blaze-will-produce-smoke-for-weeks/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74a6639a970259b2 Report issues to [email protected].