A fire in West Australia involving asbestos has caused concern that locals may develop in the future an asbestos condition such as mesothelioma.
On 18 May 2012, the fire in Perth caused great concern. An old building apparently made from asbestos was on fire.
All asbestos inhalation is potentially dangerous.
The firefighters involved in the blaze also have to take care, not only whilst fighting the fire, but also when mopping up.
Australian mesothelioma compensation cases have included a fireman developing mesothelioma as a result of being exposed to asbestos during and following fires.
