Fires and explosions were reported at the Oconee Nuclear Station on Sunday. The blaze is now under control.
According to WYFF, the facility has declared an “unusual event.” Emergency crews were responding. The fire chief tells local media a transformer caught fire.
Officials also said there is no public threat due to this incident. Officials say the fire broke out due to an equipment issue. They also found a down power line.
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This was an issue with a transformer external to the nuclear reactor. The only concern is whether it was an equipment malfunction or another shooting incident.
David DeGerolamo
