Fire at Decommissioned German Nuclear Plant Injures Eleven Workers
The incident at the Grafenrheinfeld plant posed no public danger, with no hazardous materials released, as authorities continue investigating the cause.
- A fire broke out during dismantling work at the decommissioned Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant in Unterfranken, Germany.
- Eleven workers were injured, with five requiring hospitalization for monitoring and treatment.
- Authorities confirmed no hazardous or radioactive materials were released, ensuring there was no danger to the public.
- The fire, caused by grinding work that ignited ventilation hoses of a mobile air filter system, was extinguished within minutes by firefighters.
- The criminal police in Schweinfurt are investigating the exact cause of the fire, and the nuclear regulatory authority has been informed.
Sächsische Zeitung 
