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Fire at U.S. nuclear facility contained, no external contamination detected
A fire at a South Carolina nuclear research site triggered emergency protocols, though authorities reported no radioactive contamination beyond the laboratory where the incident occurred. Officials moved quickly to contain the situation and assess potential hazards.
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Emergency services responded to a fire at a nuclear facility in South Carolina, activating standard containment procedures at the site. The incident was confined to a laboratory area, and initial assessments indicated no spread of radioactive material to surrounding locations, according to officials overseeing the response.
The facility implemented its emergency protocols immediately upon detection of the fire. First responders worked to extinguish the blaze while site personnel conducted preliminary radiation monitoring and environmental checks in the vicinity of the affected laboratory.
State and federal authorities coordinated the response, with officials stating that the situation was brought under control without incident to personnel or the broader surrounding area. Investigators began examining the cause of the fire and conducting more detailed assessments of the incident.
The facility continues normal operations in unaffected areas while the investigation proceeds. Authorities said they would provide updated information as their examination of the incident develops.