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The shed which caught fire at Beaucette Marina this week has sparked wider asbestos fears, with the public asked to avoid the area while the clear up continues.
Health and Safety Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive were asked to go to the site on Wednesday, after Guernsey Fire and Rescue crew members saw 'asbestos debris' in the area around the fire on Tuesday evening.
An existing asbestos survey of the damaged building already indicated corrugated asbestos cement roofing sheets were present and they've been 'extensively damaged during the fire' and there is now some of that asbestos debris in the surrounding area, including the Vale Common near Fort Doyle.
Pictured: Walkers are asked to avoid areas around Fort Doyle while the asbestos clear up continues following the fire near Beaucette Marina this week.
The HSE said there is little risk to the public due to the type of fibres contained and the recent wet weather, but anyone walking in the area should still stay away.
"This type of asbestos-containing-materials is less likely to release asbestos fibres. As asbestos poses a risk when fibres are inhaled, the larger pieces of asbestos cements are unlikely to release inhalable fibres unless they are disturbed.
"The inclement weather has dampened the asbestos containing materials, and the risk of exposure to members of the public is currently extremely low."
A specialist contractor has been brought in to deal with the asbestos contamination on behalf of the site owner.
Anyone who lives in the immediate vicinity of the fire; La Lande and La Route de la Lande in the Vale, should check their gardens for any debris and contact Ricky Stevens at Beaucette Marina on 245000 if they find any so that any asbestos can be safely removed.
Pictured: Scott Tostevin took this picture of the fire at Beaucette Marina.
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