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Indiana plastics fire raises worries about health dangers

Por: Associated Press Science April 14, 2023

A fire at a scrap plastics business in Indiana raises numerous health concerns for people in the area — particularly with the discovery of asbestos in debris, experts said Friday.An evacuation order for of the town of Richmond near the Ohio line remained in effect as while federal, state and local agencies monitored air and water for contamination. It might take weeks for the fire to be fully extinguished, officials said.Plans are being... + full article



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