Morning rain fails to extinguish landfill fire in NE Raleigh

The steady rain that fell Wednesday morning dampened but did not extinguish a fire that's been burning for days at a Raleigh landfill. The Wake County fire marshal told WRAL News he expected the fire to be completely out by the end of the day.

Neighbors have complained about ash and smoke from the fire at the Wall Recycling plant on Gresham Lake Road near Interstate 540 and Capital Boulevard.

According to the city of Raleigh, the fire was unintentional and not a controlled burn. Most of the contents under fire were mulch and tree stumps.

The state's Division of Air Quality said people sensitive to smoke should limit their time outdoors if they see or smell smoke.

Several fires have occurred in the same location. WRAL News reported on one in the summer of 2021.