The Environmental Protection Agency is collecting debris to test for asbestos following a fire at an Indiana recycling plant.
The Environmental Protection Agency is concerned that there could be asbestos in the air following a massive fire at an Indiana recycling plant.
The EPA stated that it has begun collecting debris samples in the surrounding community to determine whether asbestos could be a major concern for the area. The agency warns that it would not be uncommon to find asbestos-containing materials due to the age of the plant.
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