Historical Events tagged with "cooling"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Fire Incident at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant

March 22nd, 1975 49 years ago

A significant fire broke out at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant, which is located in Decatur, Alabama. The incident resulted in a dangerous reduction in cooling water levels crucial for the plant's reactor safety. The fire, caused by the accidental ignition of a material used for insulation, was detected quickly. However, the plant's emergency systems were not fully operational. Fortunately, plant personnel were able to manage the situation without leading to a nuclear crisis.

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