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Lancaster residents tell supervisors smoke from Ransons Nursery is making people ill; county says it is coordinating with DEQ
Summary
Multiple residents from Hills Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods told the Lancaster County Board of Supervisors that persistent smoke and odors from Ransons Nursery have caused headaches and respiratory irritation since Aug. 26; Supervisor Lee said county staff and the Department of Environmental Quality are investigating and the board will review ordinance enforcement and possible changes.
Several residents urged Lancaster County officials Nov. 20 to address persistent smoke and odors they say have drifted from commercial activity at Ransons Nursery into nearby neighborhoods.
"My home is filled with this toxic smoke," resident Ethel Frederick told the Board of Supervisors during the public-input period, saying the smell infiltrates houses and has forced her to turn off her heating system and rely on electric heaters. Rod Gordon and Lord Hill described lingering smoldering embers and symptoms including…
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