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CLEAN-UP KITS AVAILABLE TO THOSE DISPLACED BY FIRE

(Richmond, IN)--Clean-up kits for those living near the fire are now available at the Wayne County Health Department.  "It'll be important for you to not only cleanse the outside of your house on high-touch surfaces such as door handles and railings, but, if your house did fill with smoke, during the fire - we have instructions on how to properly and safely clean the inside of your home," said Christine Stinson with the Wayne County Health Department on Sunday.  Stinson, though, said to leave any outside debris alone and contact the EPA through the city’s website, richmondindiana.gov.  "This is a very large-scale clean-up.  You'll wait for a response from EPA but it could take a few days before they get around to residents.  They're concentrating on public spaces and schools," Stinson said.  Some debris has tested positive for the presence of asbestos.