Last year I reported on a story about the Wade Dump, “The Toxic Fire of 1978”, always worth remembering. The Wade Dump site is now the PPL Park location. To read a very detailed story on what happened Click Here
Editorial: Wade Dump tragedy still taking its toll
“The Wade Dump fire needs to be remembered for several reasons. It’s a reminder of the importance of the dangers of toxic waste and the importance of environmental laws that protect us from them. Some of those laws sprung directly from this tragedy.”
“It’s also a stark example of the bravery of our emergency-service personnel, who rush to the scenes of catastrophe with no concern for their own personal safety”… “They deserve our gratitude every single day.”
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Thank you for remembering this anniversary of the toxic fire in Chster. Sadly, we are no closer to building a memorial to recognize the responders to the fire or the community that suffered as a result of the fire. Maybe some day . . .
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