When the Tustin Marine Corps Air Station’s northern blimp hangar caught on fire on Nov. 7, officials were gravely concerned about the possible health implications.
I spend quite a lot of my time teaching about narratives in medicine. By narratives I mean stories, although both words can be confusing. The word “story” makes some people think of fairy tales or fiction, while a “narrative” can sound like something long and literary. In fact, either term can potentially mean a statement as short as “I’ve got a bunion” or as long as a life story. I prefer the word “narrative” mainly because it carries more of a sense of flow. (You can turn it into a verb: she is narrating, he narrated, and so forth.)
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Orange County Health Officer Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong said during a community webinar held Thursday, Dec. 28, that people further away from the hangar can resume normal activities, but people in the immediate area might want to "take more precautions” until the city’s contractors test homes for asbestos and lead.