Rankin Inlet Fire Department investigates ‘suspicious’ dump fire

ENVIRONMENT  JUL 6, 2026 – 5:48 PM EDT Rankin Inlet Fire Department investigates ‘suspicious’ dump fire Fire chief says several people were seen near landfill before blaze broke out A fire burns at the Rankin Inlet landfill in this photo taken late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Fire Chief Mark Wyatt says several people were seen near the landfill before the fire began and that the incident is being investigated. (Photo by Mark Wyatt) By Nehaa Bimal Firefighters in Rankin Inlet are trying to contain a dump fire the fire chief called “suspicious” and said could smoulder for weeks…