Location: Magħtab, Malta
Event: On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a fire broke out at Wasteserv in Magħtab at approximately 5:50 a.m, prompting a health hazard alarm.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area of the incident.
- Residents of Magħtab, Naxxar, San Ġwann and Sliema should keep their windows closed.
- Monitor local media for updates.
U.S. citizens may monitor English-language Maltese media at the following:
View updates on Twitter and Facebook from the Malta Police Force, @MaltaPolice, and Department of Information, @DOImalta.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Valletta, Malta
+356-2561-4000
- State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Malta Country Information
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