In addition, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno viewed the site late Thursday afternoon and was concerned about the heavy smoke and air quality. He was also concerned for the residents and businesses in the Springfield and adjacent area towns and for the safety of the firefighters who were battling the blaze.
Mayor Sarno has requested that DPW Director Chris Cignoli, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, and City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula contact Covanta, which is responsible for this property, for a review and explanation of what occurred and what they are going to do to quell this situation ASAP and just as important that this incident doesn't happen again.
The City of Springfield thanks our residents for their patience and understanding. Photo credited to Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Video credited to DPW Director Chris Cignoli.