Lake Helen fire station toxic mold
Summary
Firefighters union president Jeremy Karaginis said toxic mold at the Lake Helen fire station was known for three years, made firefighters sick, and has now cost taxpayers roughly $350,000. He asked for resilience testing of other stations and a bonding plan for fire facilities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $350,000 in taxpayer costs so far, per the union president.
Firefighters and Lake Helen residents once the station issue is fixed.
Sick firefighters and Lake Helen residents facing slower response times during the closure.
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