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Awatoto fire may affect people with breathing conditions
Awatoto fire may affect people with breathing conditions
Health officials are urging people living near Awatoto or downwind of the Ravensdown Factory to close windows and doors and to turn off air-conditioning units as fire burns through sulphur in one of the factory’s storage sheds.
Medical Officer of Health Nick Jones said smoke from the fire and the burning sulphur could affect people who had breathing issues like asthma or bronchitis and make their conditions worse.
Dr Jones said anyone experiencing breathing difficulties should get medical help.
People living in the Awatoto area are asked to listen to advice from Police who are in the area and to stay inside with windows and doors shut until they were given the all clear.
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