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Footage shows how fast the Magħtab fire spread
Footage shows how fast the Magħtab fire spread

Footage shows how fast the Magħtab fire spread

WasteServ has released footage of a fire, which spread within seconds at one of its plants in Magħtab on Wednesday, warning people to dispose of batteries safely. On Wednesday , the Civil Protection Department urged residents in the area of the landfill facility to keep their doors and windows shut after a fire broke out after 11.30am. On Thursday,

Watch: Air Vortex Triggered Magħtab Landfill Flash Fire, WasteServ Says

Watch: Air Vortex Triggered Magħtab Landfill Flash Fire, WasteServ Says

A flash fire triggered by a strong vortex of air was the cause of Tuesday’s incident at the WasteServ Plant, according to a statement issued by WasteServ. The fire broke out just after 11.30am in a contained area of the facility and spread within seconds. CCTV footage released by the agency shows how rapidly the situation developed. The blaze was brought

In Photos: Fire At Magħtab WasteServ Facility Brought Under Control

In Photos: Fire At Magħtab WasteServ Facility Brought Under Control

The fire that broke out yesterday at the WasteServ Plant at around 11.35am has now been successfully brought under control, authorities confirmed. However, the situation isn’t over just yet. Cooling operations are still underway as crews work to prevent any chance of the fire reigniting. Firefighters from the Civil Protection Department remain fully

Alex Borg Thanks First Responders Following Magħtab WasteServ Fire

Alex Borg Thanks First Responders Following Magħtab WasteServ Fire

Opposition Leader Alex Borg has expressed solidarity with Civil Protection Department members and emergency workers currently battling the WasteServ facility fire in Magħtab. In a statement shared online, Borg said his thoughts were with the crews on site as they continue working to contain the blaze. “Full solidarity with them,” he said, praising

Fire at Magħtab sends thick black smoke across Malta

Fire at Magħtab sends thick black smoke across Malta

A fire at the Magħtab waste facility has sent a dense plume of black smoke into the sky, visible across several areas of Malta. It was reported at around 11:35am on Wednesday, with a spokesperson confirming that Civil Protection firefighters were dispatched to the scene. The blaze started within a confined section of the site. No workers were injured,

Watch: Fire Breaks Out At Magħtab Wasteserv Facility

Watch: Fire Breaks Out At Magħtab Wasteserv Facility

A fire has broken out at the WasteServ Magħtab Facility, with emergency crews responding to the scene. Images and videos sent to the newsroom show thick smoke rising from the waste management site, prompting concern among nearby residents. Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the blaze or whether any injuries have been reported. More details