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flag A 2024 Florida railroad tie fire raised contamination fears, leading to lawsuits over negligence and health risks despite tests showing pollutants within safety limits.

flag A 2024 railroad tie fire in Dunnellon, Florida, sparked concerns over water and air contamination, leading to testing that found pollutant levels within state safety limits, though gaps in monitoring persist. flag The fire, involving creosote-treated ties stored by CSX and other rail companies, prompted a class action lawsuit alleging negligence and health risks to residents within a 30-mile radius. flag The plaintiffs claim officials had ordered the ties removed months prior, but the company failed to act. flag The incident occurred during a severe drought, increasing wildfire risks. flag Meanwhile, a new Lego-only store has opened in Alachua County, reflecting community growth amid ongoing environmental scrutiny.

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