Mold creeps into 2 Brevard fire stations

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November 17, 2005

Mold creeps into 2 Brevard fire stations

By RICK NEALE

FLORIDA TODAY

Melbourne,FL

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Mold has invaded at least two Brevard County Fire-Rescue stations,

prompting health testing and repair jobs in Melbourne and Palm Bay.

Hurricane Wilma apparently exacerbated leaks in the roof of Station

88 on Medplex Parkway in Palm Bay, spokesman Orlando Dominguez said.

Two weeks ago, mold was discovered inside.

" One of our firefighters leaned against one of the walls - and the

wall cracked. That's because the walls were actually moist, " he

said.

Dominguez said air quality tests showed mold spore levels fell

within acceptable health limits. Workers with the county facilities

department should start structural repairs soon, he said.

In Melbourne, mold was found in two rooms inside Station 67 on

Nieman Avenue. Dominguez said test results from air samples and a

piece of wall are pending. The mold also originated from leaks in

the roof, he said.