Smoldering landfill causes health concerns in Galena

Tammy Allen’s front porch overlooks the trashscattered hills of the Galena Landfill, built on an area once called Hell’s Half Acre.

In the past three years, Allen’s house randomly began to fill with a mix of odors that she believes cause her headaches, nausea and vomiting.

“The smells come and go, and you never know when they’re going to hit,” Allen said. “There’s one that smells like a dirty garage…