Fire Breaks Out at U.S. State Department During Asbestos Abatement

"A fire broke out at the U.S. State Department building located at 2200 C Street NW at approximately 4:30 Thursday morning, leaving the office temporarily closed. The building was in the process of asbestos abatement work.
Although undisturbed asbestos poses limited risk for exposure when the material is disturbed it poses significant risk. Exposure [...]" (2008-12-18)
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