Poland battles fire at Europe's largest coal waste heap in Rydułtowy

Polish authorities are conducting intensive firefighting operations at the Szarlota heap near the Rydułtowy-Anna mine in Silesia, with work expected to continue until October 30. The operation will cause increased dust emissions, affecting local residents. This is a recurring issue for the region, but the scale and duration of the response highlight the environmental and health challenges posed by coal waste sites.