January 8, 2015

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MIssouri Takes More Legal Action Over Concerns Landfill Fire May Be Spreading

St. Louis Public Radio

As St. Louis Public Radio reported on Monday, the state has now taken legal action against Bridgeton Landfill owner Republic Services out of concern that an underground fire at the landfill is not under control.

On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed two new motions with the Circuit Court of St. Louis County.

One asks for a temporary restraining order against Republic Services, to require the company to comply with demands described in a Dec. 26 letter from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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