ASBESTOS RELEASED IN BOSTON
A steam pipe that burst in Boston at the weekend released a small amount of asbestos.
The release has been confirmed by the Boston Fire Department, who said that in addition to large chunks of asphalt, asbestos pieces were flung onto the street as the pipe exploded. This is the second such explosion in Boston in less than one month.
The rupture occurred just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday, and caused the evacuation of a three-story group home. Luckily, there were no injuries caused. It is reported that asbestos-tinged asphalt and dust were spewed over a 50-foot area. The road will remain closed until the site has been cleaned.