Tests Results of Fire Debris Announced by Glastonbury Health Department

Tests of debris from the Nov. 11 fire that destroyed a plastics company indicate there isn’t any asbestos in the materials.

In an announcement Wednesday, the Glastonbury Health Department said, “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted testing on the fire debris found on the lawn of a nearby property from the Nov. 11 fire, and they have reported back that the samples were found free of asbestos.”

According to the department, “Testing was performed at the height of the fire, giving a worst-case scenario. These negative results have reassured the Glastonbury Health Department that the debris does not contain asbestos. Residents should feel comfortable removing debris from their land without concern for exposure to asbestos. Any fire-related debris you find can be swept up, collected, and disposed of as you would do with regular trash.”

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The devastating fire at Preferred Display Inc., a manufacturing factory near Eastbury Pond in the Roaring Brook Plaza, began mid-morning Nov. 11 and continued to burn into the night, forcing evacuation of nearby residences.

Additional questions can be directed to the Glastonbury Health Department at 860-652-7534.