Kemis fire studies show long-term impact only for nearby stream

Ljubljana, 10 July - Studies presented by the task force coordinating activities after the May fire at hazardous waste-processing facility Kemis, show the disaster will have no long-term impact on air and soil quality in the area, while parts of a nearby stream are permanently polluted. Human biomonitoring for the locals and legislative changes have been announced.

Vrhnika Polluted Tojnica stream following a fire at waste-processing plant Kemis. Photo: Tjaša Doljak/STA

Vrhnika
Polluted Tojnica stream following a fire at waste-processing plant Kemis.
Photo: Tjaša Doljak/STA

Vrhnika Polluted Tojnica stream following a fire at waste-processing plant Kemis. Photo: Tjaša Doljak/STA

Vrhnika
Polluted Tojnica stream following a fire at waste-processing plant Kemis.
Photo: Tjaša Doljak/STA

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