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Police warn of possible asbestos in Carlisle fire

Police have warned people near a "significant" fire at a waste management site in Carlisle to stay indoors and close their windows, because there may be asbestos in the smoke.

Crews were called to the site shortly before 4pm. No one was injured.

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Police extend fire asbestos warning to Houghton

Cumbria Police have extended their warning about possible asbestos from a fire at a recycling plant. They asked people in Houghton to stay indoors with the windows closed as well as people in Kingmoor Road, where the fire broke out. However, they say the risk remains "low".

They also warn people not to pick up debris, which has blown onto the road near the plant.

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