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Asbestos advice given after fire 'Homes safe' after dust warning
(about 6 hours later)
Residents in Inverness have been told how to deal with asbestos dust, after a major fire in an industrial estate. Inverness residents have been allowed home after an evacuation following a fire at a building in an industrial estate on Tuesday.
The warehouse used by haulage firm M & H Carriers was demolished for safety reasons following the blaze on Monday. Highland Council and NHS Highland had been concerned about the risk of asbestos dust from roof sheeting.
But experts are concerned that its roof contained asbestos cement sheeting and that dust and ash may have been thrown out into the surrounding area. Following tests and clean-up work, the authority said nearby houses were safe.
The authorities have written to 500 homes in the Merkinch and South Kessock areas warning them to take precautions. Seven adults and a child were given temporary accommodation following the blaze at the warehouse used by haulage firm M&H Carriers.
Washed down Authorities wrote to 500 homes in the Merkinch and South Kessock areas, warning them to take precautions against the possible risk of asbestos contamination.
At its height nearly 30 firefighters tackled the blaze and smoke could be seen from up to 20 miles away. At its height, nearly 30 firefighters tackled the fire and smoke could be seen from up to 20 miles away.
In letters to residents, NHS Highland and Highland Council said the risk from the dust was considered to be low.In letters to residents, NHS Highland and Highland Council said the risk from the dust was considered to be low.
But they said paths and steps outside houses and flats should be washed down to prevent dust from being carried inside.But they said paths and steps outside houses and flats should be washed down to prevent dust from being carried inside.
If residents find dust or ash on hard surfaces inside their homes they are advised to wipe it off with a damp cloth which should then be disposed of. Residents coming across dust or ash on hard surfaces inside their homes they were advised to wipe it off with a damp cloth which should then be disposed of.
However, the rainy weather that has been forecast is expected to help with the clear-up. However, rain was expected to help with the clear-up.