(MENAFN) Rome's lasting garbage problems have turned into an emergency after a huge fire at a waste disposal plant covered the Eternal City in smoke.
The fire forced authorities are rushing to find alternative facilities to treat the capital's rubbish.
The Salaria plant has been the subject of protests for years by residents complaining of rotten smells and demanding its closure.
It also sparked shorter-term health concerns given the huge cloud of smoke that covered the city.
No health emergency was declared but Rome authorities urged residents to close their windows and stay indoors.
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