Tests Were Delayed
Although there were tests conducted to check the levels of lead in the area, they were only done a month after the fire. That means that children in nearby public schools were already exposed to very high levels of lead for an extended period of time.
Tests Were Delayed
Even Worse Timing
What’s worse is that some areas were not tested until four months after the fire took place. This means even more exposure to these damaging and toxic lead fumes.
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Even Worse Timing