The initial dispatch for a possible fire was received at 3:37 a.m. “Due to the size and nature of the location, a large-scale mutual aid response was immediately activated to secure adequate resources and water supply,” the department wrote on Facebook.

Fire crews from numerous departments worked collaboratively in the early hours to establish water tenders and secure the area. Water supply operations were successfully managed, utilizing a tanker shuttle system with a fill site established at the Den Adelsman’s Klub.

The situation was brought under control when Landfill staff were able to effectively mitigate the fire at its source by deploying heavy equipment to cover the affected area with dirt. Incident Command reported the fire was contained and stable at 6:42 a.m., and all units were subsequently released to return to service.

Mutual aid fire departments included: Ashville, Cassadaga, Ellery Center, Ellington, Falconer, Fluvanna, Gerry and Stockton.

Nine volunteer fire departments responded to a fire at the Chautauqua County Landfill Monday around 3:40 a.m.

Additionally, teams from Chautauqua County Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Office were involved as well.

“This large, coordinated effort underscores the strength and professionalism of our county’s mutual aid system,” Sinclairville officials wrote.