Government is currently engaged in talks with "a number of entities" to ensure that fires at Marsh Folly are eliminated "once and for all", Health Minister Zane DeSilva told a press conference this afternoon.Although most flames have been put out fire teams continue to work in 12-hour shifts."While the whole area is still smoking, the vast majority of these fires have been extinguished," said Fire Chief Vincent Hollinsid.Burned areas are being turned over by heavy equipment, and soaked down with water pumped from the marsh.Commercial truckers disposing of horticultural waste should meanwhile use the Government Quarry at Bailey's Bay, until further notice.As the Pembroke Dump fire continues to smoulder, Public Works Minister Michael Weeks also advised residents who fear tank water contamination or other fire damage to check in with Government.Anyone who may have a claim as a result of last night's fire should collect and return a notification form from Public Works in the Government Administration Building."Homeowners will be contacted by representatives of the Government's insurers, who will review the claim," Mr Weeks added.Nursing staff will be available at emerency shelter available at the Berkeley Institute, Mr DeSilva said.Asthma sufferers and persons with emphsema and other respiratory complaints should be extra vigilant, he added."A few individuals have been seen at the emergency department with respiratory complaints in the last 12 hours," Mr DeSilva said. "As of this afternoon, however, there have been no hospitalisations."Asked if Government had any plans to harness the dump for alternative energy, Mr DeSilva said: "Without letting any secrets out too early, not only Government but also the Ministry of Public Works have been in discussions with some entities with regard to hopefully, once and for all, eliminating this problem."Government is not yet in a position to assess the overall cost of the fire and clean-up, he added.At a press conference this morning, Mr Hollinsid said the cause of the fire, which saw more than 60 officers tackling giant flames and dumped a thick blanket of smoke over hundreds of homes, remains under investigation.Smaller groups of firefighters remain at the scene today, dousing what's left of the fire with sea water as smoke continues to pump out.One firefighter was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital suffering smoke inhalation after being taken by surprise by a sudden change of wind direction, but Mr Hollinsid said he has since been released.The Fire Chief said winds of 40 knots fanning the flames could have wreaked greater damage, but he told the media gathered at Marsh Folly: "A lot of people in the area prayed for rain, and we were glad it came."Acting Premier Derrick Burgess praised firefighters for their bravery, and thanked private water truckers for voluntarily delivering water to the scene last night.CedarBridge Academy, Prospect Primary, Prospect Preschool, Devonshire Preschool, Victor Scott Primary School, Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy and a child development programme on Palmetto Road are all closed today due to smoke damage.Lou Matthews of the Education Ministry said all will be assessed over the weekend with a view to reopening on Monday.No official evacuation has taken place, but Berkeley Institute is available as a shelter for those unable to stay in their homes.Environmental Health officials advise residents to lock their gutters to prevent smoke getting into their water systems, and to drink bottled water until tests have been carried out.* For more pictures click here.