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Emergency Declared at Savannah River Site After Lab Fire
Original: Savannah River Site Declares Emergency After Lab Fire and Radiological Release
The Savannah River Site in South Carolina declared an emergency after a fire in a laboratory facility prompted a radiological release. Officials say the event occurred in a non-nuclear area and that no radiation has been detected off-site, with no injuries reported. Workers were directed to shelter or take protective measures while response teams assessed contamination. The site, a former weapons-materials complex now used for nuclear processing and cleanup, is being monitored closely.
Why now: Any radiological incident at a major nuclear site draws urgent public concern and scrutiny of safety and official claims.
Savannah River SiteSouth CarolinaUS Department of Energy
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