WILMINGTON — After months of frustration, smoke, and repeated flare-ups, the Town of Wilmington has undertaken what officials believe will be the final push to extinguish a stubborn underground mulch fire that has plagued residents since last fall.
The smoldering pile at 333 Andover St. — near the border with Andover — has repeatedly reignited since September, sending smoke drifting across nearby neighborhoods from Route 125 to White Oak Drive. For many residents, the persistent odor and haze have made everyday activities difficult and, at times, raised health concerns.
“It’s the fire that wouldn’t die,” said Steve Cotton, president of the Foster’s Pond Corporation, describing the long-running situation that has frustrated both residents and town officials…