"A spokesperson for Waterford's local authority has warned that following the fire asbestos-containing materials (ACM) have been identified in the fire-damaged structure and debris. As a result of the fire and associated smoke plume, a limited amount of fire debris is understood to have been deposited on surrounding footpaths and roadways within the general vicinity of the site. A specialist contractor has been appointed to conduct a precautionary clean-up of the affected external areas, and an independent asbestos consultancy has been appointed to monitor the environment throughout the remediation works."
"Air monitoring conducted on Sunday did not detect elevated asbestos fibre concentrations in the air. Monitoring will continue during the planned clean-up works, which commenced on Monday morning, May 11. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been informed of the situation and the council is continuing to work with the HSE, which is available to provide public health advice where required, said a spokesperson."
"Crews battled for many hours to try to contain and stop the fire spread which was vast. We would like to thank the public for their kind words of support and their help in staying away from the scene and letting us operate safely and also for heeding the public health warnings. We would also like to thank all the supporting brigades that attended to augment our response namely, Tramore, Dunmore, Portlaw, Cappoquin, Kilmacthomas and Dungarvan fire stations, and a big thanks to Kilkenny City Fire Brigade for a super response when called upon to help their close neighbours."
"We also feel for the 40 odd business owners that woke on Sunday morning to the loss of their businesses and hope they can rise from the ashes and rebuild, added a spokesperson for the fire service."
Asbestos-containing materials were identified in the fire-damaged structure and debris after a factory blaze. A limited amount of fire debris was deposited on nearby footpaths and roadways. A specialist contractor was appointed to carry out precautionary clean-up of affected external areas, while an independent asbestos consultancy was appointed to monitor conditions during remediation. Air monitoring conducted on Sunday found no elevated asbestos fibre concentrations in the air, and monitoring continued as clean-up began on Monday morning, May 11. The Health and Safety Authority was informed, and the council continued working with health and safety bodies for public health advice. Fire crews worked for many hours to contain a fire described as vast, with multiple brigades supporting the response.
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