Small electrical fire at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station triggers automatic shutdown, no injuries, investigations ongoing.
A small electrical fire at the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station in New York triggered an automatic shutdown of both Nine Mile Point Unit 2 and the nearby FitzPatrick reactor. The fire was swiftly controlled, and no injuries occurred. Nine Mile Point Unit 1 continued operating normally. Despite a temporary drop in nuclear power output, the state's grid remained stable. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, with safety inspections by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in place.
September 23, 2024
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