You might be able to, however not easily like when you put out a simple structure fire.
The ground is riddled with small vents that allow oxygen in. If you were to inject a foaming agent and then flood the space you could eventually lower the temperature below the auto ignition temperature.
Might not be easy. Might not be cost effective right now.
But there is a reason that Pagnotti Enterprises bought the land and I doubt it is because they are looking at turning it into a nature reserve.
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You might be able to, however not easily like when you put out a simple structure fire.
The ground is riddled with small vents that allow oxygen in. If you were to inject a foaming agent and then flood the space you could eventually lower the temperature below the auto ignition temperature.
Might not be easy. Might not be cost effective right now.
But there is a reason that Pagnotti Enterprises bought the land and I doubt it is because they are looking at turning it into a nature reserve.