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EPA REDUCES AIR MONITORING LOCATIONS

(Richmond, IN)--On Tuesday afternoon, the My Way Trading fire was declared officially out.  Now, the EPA is backing off its air monitoring.  According to an update Wednesday, the Ohio EPA has ended stationary air monitoring in New Paris.  In Richmond, the overnight roving air monitor has also been discontinued.  Wednesday, though, roving monitors measured at 20 locations around Richmond.  Those results are not yet available.  As of Wednesday, the EPA had collected fire debris from 16 schools, ten daycares, one community center, and two parks.  Attention will soon turn to residential properties.