Solid Waste says the fire is believed to have originated outside the property, with strong winds carrying embers onto the compound and igniting waste in multiple areas.

They say that the firefight has been a coordinated and concerted effort going on non stop with multiple agencies and bodies teaming up.

The fire Department says that their work started on Monday and continued throughout the night and into Tuesday. Pockets of fire remain, and firefighters continue to diligently address the situation. The National Fire Service continues to advise about fires during the dry season and urges the public to refrain from lighting fires, especially early in the dry season.

And, the UDP came in this evening calling it a toxic fire and saying, quote, "This dangerous incident, likely caused by spontaneous combustion from years of unmanaged waste, has become a glaring symbol of this administration's failure to protect public health and the environment."

They add that "Brave firefighters, civil servants, and community volunteers faced hazardous conditions to contain the blaze. Many were exposed to toxic fumes-burning plastics, chemicals, and mixed garbage-without adequate protective gear."