'Chips' of uranium metal sparked in February Y-12 fire causing emergency response
Y-12 said it took longer than expected to put the fire out, which is why they declared an emergency on Feb. 22.
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Y-12 said it took longer than expected to put the fire out, which is why they declared an emergency on Feb. 22.
Reports sent in November to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm by a federal nuclear oversight board were about fire concerns at Y-12.
A fire at the Y-12 National Security Complex, which manufactures parts for nuclear weapons and processes uranium, has been contained, officials said.
A fire at a Y-12 uranium processing facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, has been contained, officials said. There were no injuries.
A fire at a Y-12 uranium processing nuclear facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was contained, officials said. There were no injuries.