Employees of the nuclear complex in the United States sheltered because of the fire

The fire occurred in the laboratory of the Savannah River nuclear complex in the US state of South Carolina. After the fire was recorded release of radioactive substances, according to local TV channel WRDW.

According to media reports, the fire broke out after 17:00 local time on October 28. The press service of the complex reported in the social network X that the fire was extinguished. No radioactive contamination was found outside the facility.

After the incident, the laboratory staff was in shelter for about 30 minutes. They were then allowed to leave the compound.

Despite the elimination of the fire, access to the facility was closed. Other details about the nature of the release and its consequences in the message of the channel is not given.

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