[Carry_Okie]

My recollection is that Biopreparat was on an island in the Aral Sea. If the water level is sufficiently lowered, an important containment element will have been removed.

[blam]

See the links in post #5.

[nunya bidness]

You are correct. Ken Alibek (former Kazak) and Biopreparat scientist, or weapon manufacturer alludes to Anthrax Island in the Aral as a favored disposal site in his book Biohazard. The containment of anthrax is maintained as long as the bacteria isn't exposed to a favorable environment. Unfortunately, lack of water is not good.

Yet another example of government administering environmental issues for the benefit of the people and perhaps shades of things to come here.

Mark, let me know if you need help addressing the fire issue, as I'm close to DC.