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Asbestos Risk Halts Parkersburg Cleanup | Parkersburg News
A fire at Peoples Cartage in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has halted cleanup efforts after state health officials discovered asbestos in the wreckage. When burned, asbestos doesn’t vanish—it breaks into airborne fibers that can spread during cleanup, posing long-term inhalation risks. Doctors say short-term exposure isn’t dangerous, but prolonged contact over decades can lead to serious health issues. Authorities are now pausing work to develop a safer plan, focusing on containment and risk mitigation as they assess next steps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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