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	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Fires raise asbestos concerns The potential for fires to lead to people seeking advice from an asbestosis lawyer has been highlighted by two recent blazes. A fire at an industrial unit in Lanarkshire had to be brought under control by over 50 firefighters and a 200m exclusion zone put in place. The blaze at the Biggar Road Industrial Estate in Cleland sparked concern as the roof of one of the buildings was determined to contain asbestos. Incident commander Gary Wallace explained that the presence of the asbestos, as well as three acetylene cylinders and a 1,000 litre diesel tank, required residents to be evacuated from nearby homes. Meanwhile, a farm workshop containing asbestos in West Sussex has been destroyed by fire. Three fire crews from West Sussex and Surrey were called to Hogwood Farm in Plaistow, near Billingshurst. Assistant divisional commander Steve Clack, told the BBC: "The burning materials from the building included some asbestos cement sheeting." Posted by Paul Stevens Related Articles: 16/5/2012 - Falls from height remain major workplace safety concern 14/5/2012 - Construction firm fined after worker is injured in roof fall 10/5/2012 - Focus on health and safety delivers business benefits 1/5/2012 - Asbestos danger leads to fine for Dorset builder 30/4/2012 - Shipyard operator fined over scaffolding accident at work More Personal Injury Law News