Flames Engulf Part of Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Plant
(MENAFN) A fire broke out Sunday at a transformer unit located within the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in Kurchatov, Russia, local media reported, raising immediate concerns about safety at the facility.
The plant’s press service released a statement noting that the transformer unit was functioning at just 30 percent capacity when the incident occurred. They emphasized that the unit is not part of the nuclear power plant’s core infrastructure, according to media reports. This clarification is intended to reassure the public that the event had minimal impact on the plant’s essential systems.
Authorities confirmed the fire has not affected the local electricity supply, which continues to function normally despite the incident. Firefighters are currently on site working to contain and extinguish the blaze, while officials have affirmed there is public safety isn’t threatened.
Investigators have launched a probe into the cause of the fire, with further details expected as the situation develops. The response highlights the plant’s commitment to maintaining safety and transparency in handling unexpected events.
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