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Ted Bush, the president of Local 135 of the International Association of Firefighters, looks over old equipment racks and gear at Wichita's Station 8. Bush said many of the issues at Station 8 — leaks, aging safety equipment, outdated designs and ductwork — were at play at Station 15. Firefighters were evacuated from that station over mold exposure concerns.
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Wichita firefighters at Station 15 evacuated the building on Sunday. The firefighters reported burning eyes, noses and throats after mold remediation started last week.
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