Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
public health studies
improved emergency response protocols tire recycling programs environmental cleanup initiatives community awareness about waste management increased regulations on tire disposal |
| gptkbp:cause |
burning tires
|
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1983
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Springfield Tire Fire
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Atmosphere
environmental damage |
| gptkbp:involved_parties |
gptkb:EPA
gptkb:local_government gptkb:state_government fire departments community organizations |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Springfield,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
one of the largest tire fires in U. S. history
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| gptkbp:responds_to |
cleanup operations
firefighting efforts |
| gptkbp:result |
legal actions against responsible parties
health issues for residents |
| gptkbp:significance |
influenced public health policies
led to changes in fire safety regulations inspired community activism raised awareness of environmental issues affected local economy highlighted importance of community engagement influenced environmental policy discussions changed public perception of tire disposal encouraged community resilience efforts highlighted risks of tire storage increased funding for environmental cleanup increased research on tire fire hazards influenced community planning efforts influenced legislation on hazardous waste influenced public policy on hazardous materials. inspired educational campaigns on waste management led to better coordination among agencies led to establishment of monitoring programs encouraged sustainable practices in waste management prompted federal investigations served as a case study for disaster response served as a catalyst for change in local policies served as a warning for similar incidents led to establishment of environmental monitoring systems highlighted the role of local activism in environmental issues highlighted the need for emergency preparedness training encouraged development of new technologies for waste disposal prompted discussions on industrial waste management demonstrated need for better waste management policies increased collaboration between government and NGOs |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Springfield
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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