October 29, 2026

Fire at South Carolina nuclear lab prompts emergency declaration

The fire triggered a site area emergency and temporary restrictions on air, rail, river and ground travel.
Employees not involved in emergency response or shutdown work were told to shelter in place.
One employee suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital; officials have not said what caused the fire.

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