Tustin Fire News Today

The city also renewed its plea this week for state and federal disaster assistance.

Some debris from the fire was found to contain up to 37% asbestos, a material that can cause long-term health consequences if the fibers are inhaled.

Heritage Elementary School and Legacy Magnet Academy are scheduled to reopen next week following asbestos testing at schools and the removal of hangar doors.

The city is facing significant cleanup challenges: Hundreds of requests from residents to have fire debris tested for asbestos and removed from their yards remain unresolved.

Air quality officials have found asbestos in ash and debris from the fire and continue to test for other toxins.

LEROY — One Pine River Area Schools bus was involved in an early morning crash Thursday after the driver experienced a medical-related emergency.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) says the crash happened before 8 a.m. off the intersection at 18 Mile Road and 185th Avenue.

LUTHER — Police discovered the remains of an individual in Lake County last week and are in the process of determining their identity and cause of death.