A fire at a US nuclear facility led to the release of radioactive materials At the Savannah River Nuclear Complex (SRS) in South Carolina, a fire occurred in a laboratory, accompanied by the release of unfiltered radiation at ground level. The fire happened on the evening of October 28. A state of emergency was declared in the compound. According to SRS management, the fire was extinguished, and no radioactive contamination was detected outside the facility. The complex deals with work with plutonium and tritium as well as storage and disposal of nuclear materials. Traffic in the facility area was temporarily restricted. Residents of nearby communities were advised to follow local media reports.

A fire at a US nuclear facility led to the release of radioactive materials At the Savannah River Nuclear Complex (SRS) in South Carolina, a fire occurred in a laboratory, accompanied by the release of unfiltered radiation at ground level. The fire happened on the evening of October 28. A state of emergency was declared in the compound. According to SRS management, the fire was extinguished, and no radioactive contamination was detected outside the facility. The complex deals with work with plutonium and tritium as well as storage and disposal of nuclear materials. Traffic in the facility area was temporarily restricted. Residents of nearby communities were advised to follow local media reports.