Environment Agency alerted after Wigan fire spews deadly asbestos into the air
Firefighters have warned the Environment Agency after a Wigan shed fire spewed asbestos into the air. Crews were called to reports of a fire at a home in Shevington ...
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Crews tackling major barn blaze feared asbestos contamination
Crews from three fire stations were called out to tackle a major barn fire in South Devon...
Cheshire East Council advises public of asbestos concerns following blaze
Roads were closed, shops shut and areas evacuated amid the Macon House blaze in Crewe because of asbestos contamination fears...
Police officers require decontamination after asbestos incident in Aberdeen harbour
Five police officers were taken to hospital after potentially coming into contact with asbestos during a routine search in Aberdeen harbour...
Firefighters confirm asbestos risk at Torquay town centre house blaze
Asbestos found in a house which was the scene of a major fire and police incident in the centre of Torquay on Saturday...
Wolverhampton factory fire: Asbestos fears as residents warned of debris risk
Residents living near the site of a huge factory blaze in Wolverhampton have been warned to stay inside and avoid touching debris from the fire amid fears over an asbestos risk...
Successful claim made against fire service following firefighter’s asbestos death
The family of a Bradford man and former Leeds firefighter, who died from an asbestos-related illness, has received a settlement from his former employers...