mataura_paper_mill_fire.jpg The road leading up to the old paper mill site is closed. Photo: Sandy EgglestonFirefighters are battling a blaze at a hydro outfall at the old paper mill in Mataura and authorities are working to determine if there is any risk caused by the ouvea premix stored there. At the end of May Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry said about 8% of the ouvea premix at Mataura had been removed so far. 2_1402200390.jpg The disused section of paper mill where ouvea premix is stored. Toxic aluminium dross is stored at the site, which residents have long been concerned about.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 31, 2020 02:03 UTC