Savannah River Site Declares Emergency
A nuclear research facility in South Carolina has declared a site emergency following a fire.
The Brief
- A fire at the Savannah River National Laboratory was extinguished.
- Non-essential employees have been sheltered as a precaution.
- Barricades and traffic restrictions are in place around the site.
The Savannah River Site, a Department of Energy facility in South Carolina, declared a site area emergency on Wednesday near Aiken, SC.
A fire was reported at the Savannah River National Laboratory but has since been extinguished, according to The Post and Courier.
Officials stated no contamination has been reported beyond the affected facility.
Employees not involved in emergency response or shutdown operations have been sheltered as a precaution, per a Facebook post.
Barricades at site entrances are closed to incoming traffic, and rail, river, and air traffic near the site is restricted.
Local residents are advised to monitor local radio and TV stations for updates from state officials.
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