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미국 캘리포니아 Orange County의 Tustin 지역에서 2차 세계대전의 유산물인 거대한 격납고에 큰 화재가 발생하였습니다. 전문가들이 화재 격납고 인근의 샘플을 수집하여 분석한 결과 1% 이상의 석면이 검출되었습니다. 전문가들은 비행장 주변의 지역에서 벤젠, 납, 비소 등의 유독물질에 대해서도 분석할 예정입니다.
Tustine의 많은 공원과 유치원, 보육센터를 임시 폐쇄하였고, 창문을 닫고 화재의 연기와 재에 노출되지 않도록 당부하였습니다. 또한 심장질환이나 천식 등의 폐질환자, 노인, 아이와 임산부들은 특별히 주의해야 합니다. 마을 주민들은 외출시 N95 마스크 착용 등을 권고하였습니다.
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※ 노후 건축물의 화재 연기와 재에서 석면 등의 유독물질을 검출하여 방송으로 알리고 공원과 유치원 등 임시 폐쇄 등의 대책을 꾸리는 시스템이 부럽습니다.
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Tustin Unified School District closed all campuses on Thursday after air quality experts detected asbestos at the historic hangar that burned down yesterday.
These closures will affect preschools and daycares.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District collected the samples from the public land surrounding the hangar. Crews found that the Tustin Legacy area tested greater than 1% positive for asbestos, according to the district.
Crews collected samples from around the historic air base and surrounding neighborhood to determine if airborne toxins, like benzene, were also present. Additionally, they also established mobile monitoring to detect lead and arsenic.
Tustin has also closed the nine following parks:
The Annex at Tustin Legacy, 15445 Lansdowne Road
Tustin Legacy Park, Red Hill Avenue/Barranca Parkway
Veterans Sport Park, 1645 Valencia Avenue
Tustin Sports Park, 12850 Robinson Drive
Victory Park, 3300 Park Avenue
Centennial Park, 14722 Devonshire Avenue
Frontier Park, 1400 Mitchell Avenue
Ron Foell Park, 60 Windrow Road
Pine Tree Park, 1402 Bryan Avenue
Authorities said that more parks may close in the future. The city also canceled its Veterans' Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Authorities issued a Smoke Advisory to warn residents about the potential health risks from the smoke and ash looming in the area.
"Everyone should be aware of the recommended precautions to reduce the health effects of smoke and ash from building fires," said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, Orange County's Director of Public Health Services. "Extra measures may be needed for those with pre-existing medical conditions like heart or lung disease, those with disabilities, older adults, children, and those who may be working outdoors."
In addition to limiting their time outside, health officials advised residents to keep their windows closed and avoid contact with the ash from the fire. People with heart or lung disease, including asthma, older adults, children and pregnant women should be extra cautious around the debris.
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Tustin Unified School District closes all campuses following hangar fire
