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Three days after a devastating fire destroyed a barn in Leudelange, revealing the presence of asbestos but no air pollution, local authorities are taking measures to ensure public safety and maintain normal school operations.
Three days after a devastating fire engulfed a barn in Leudelange and a body was discovered inside, the municipality seeks to provide reassuring updates. As announced on Wednesday evening, firefighters have successfully extinguished the fire in the barn, although teams remain on site to monitor the situation.
Despite the discovery of asbestos-containing debris during clearance efforts, recent measurements have revealed no pollution. Analyses conducted by the accredited body Luxcontrol on Wednesday within both school buildings – the Faarwekëscht building and the old school – confirm this. "Luxcontrol has verified the absence of asbestos fibers in the ambient air during these assessments", the municipality affirmed and added that "the same applies to the dust samples, allowing access to the school buildings". Schools will thus remain open.
These measurements were conducted with the mechanical ventilation system turned off, and additional analyses are scheduled for Friday evening at 7pm at the Faarwekëscht (the old school lacks such a ventilation system). "The ventilation units will remain deactivated until then", the municipal administration added.
Additionally, a specialised company has begun removing the asbestos-containing panels on Tuesday at the 'Kierchepad'. Further interventions by the company are planned for 2 and 3 May to clean up the area behind the barn and the path between the building and the cultural and community centre 'an der Eech'.
According to Lou Linster from the municipality of Leudelange, the construction company will continue to dismantle the building until it no longer poses a danger to the public. This entails ensuring it cannot collapse towards the street or the direction of any surrounding buildings.
Despite ongoing work, the municipality remains clear, windows should remain closed as much as possible. And people should avoid spending too much time outdoors if possible.
