August 2, 2012

For Immedate Release

TCI Fire Update from Columbia County Emergency Management Office 

Press Release:

Results of air samples in the area of the TCI of New York fire on state route 9H in the Town of Ghent returned negative for PCB's. The tests are being conducted by State Officials and US Environmental Protection Agency. Ad


ditional tests are being conducted and those results are expected tomorrow. The 15 mile radius outlined in earlier press releases has been lifted. If wiping soot off with damp rags, they should be placed in a plastic bag and wait further information on what to do with them.

The fire is reportedly out at this time.


For up-to-date information regarding test results and prior to cleaning the soot,
http://www.facebook.com/columbiacountyemergency management office or contact Columbia County Health Department at 518-828-3358.

Periodic updates will be issued as information becomes available.

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