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Why fires raise the risk
When an older building burns or partially collapses, asbestos materials can shatter and become airborne. The aftermath — overhaul, clean-up and demolition — can continue to disturb fibres well after the fire is out.
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Firefighters and asbestos exposure
Firefighters can face asbestos exposure because the conditions of a fire — heat, water, structural damage and collapse — are exactly what disturbs and breaks apart asbestos-containing materials in older buildings.
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Testing after damage
After fire or storm damage to an older building, it's worth confirming whether asbestos has been disturbed before reoccupation or clean-up. We provide testing and, where needed, licensed removal and clearance so affected areas are confirmed safe.
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