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id: 084e325a21
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-12 22:33 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 22:33 EST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# RPS says asbestos found during demolition was between buildings

Richmond Public Schools said asbestos found while demolishing the old Richmond High School for the Arts building was between buildings, not inside it.

Section: [Schools](/richmond/section/life.md) · Entities: [Richmond Public Schools](/richmond/wiki/richmond-public-schools.md), [Richmond High School for the Arts](/richmond/wiki/richmond-high-school-for-the-arts.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [8News (WRIC ABC)](https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/rps-clarification-asbestos-rhsa-george-wythe/), 2026-11-12 22:33 EST: Asbestos found during Richmond high school building demolition was woven between buildings, not inside: RPS

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