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Workington asbestos barn fire prompts 'shut windows' warning Asbestos warning over Workington barn fire
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People living near a barn that caught fire are being urged to keep their windows and doors shut for several hours amid fears it contained asbestos. Residents of a Cumbrian town had to keep their windows shut for several hours amid asbestos fears after a fire broke out at a barn.
Firefighters were called to the barn in Workington just before 05:30 GMT and police were forced to close the A66 to Stainburn because of plumes of smoke.Firefighters were called to the barn in Workington just before 05:30 GMT and police were forced to close the A66 to Stainburn because of plumes of smoke.
Public Health England North West said the risk to health was "low" but said residents should keep windows closed. Public Health England North West had warned people to keep windows shut, but the fire was brought under control.
Firefighters said the cause of the fire in Stainburn Road was being probed.Firefighters said the cause of the fire in Stainburn Road was being probed.
"Members of the public are advised to close windows and doors as a precautionary measure, and not to disturb any ash or deposits that may settle on the ground", said a spokesman for Public Health England.
"If it is absolutely necessary to move or remove debris yourself from a car windscreen first damp down the debris using water, and either gently flush away small particles to the drain.
"It is thought that the current weather and forecast will lead to further dispersal, further reducing the effect of the plume."