14 Nov, 2009 in News & Articles by admin

Colorado mall fire leads to asbestos concerns

The Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA) of Colorado has warned that a fire at Park Theatre Mall on October 19 may possess released asbestos into the air. When the mall had been built as well as remodeled, buildings were not required to possess sprinkler systems, so asbestos was used generously as fireproofing bodily. It would be difficult to determine how much asbestos remained in the building at the time of the fire, as the toxic substance could possess been found in the mall’s gypsum, walls as well as ceiling.

Asbestos is a known carcinogen that can lead to humorless health problems for the construction as well as emergency personnel who were exposed to it. Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of developing asbestosis or mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.

Dr. George Crislip has been in contact with EPURA, the fire essential as well as state as well as county environmental health officials to discuss the likely asbestos contamination. Incase contamination occurred, an extensive cleanup will be needed.

For the filled story, go to Estes Park Trail-Gazette.

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