‘Alert’ declared at Georgia nuclear power plant after fire breaks out

WAYNESBORO, Ga. — One of Georgia’s nuclear plants has declared an alert, indicating that an event has happened that may have reduced the plant’s safety.

Plant Vogtle which is in Waynesboro, declared the alert at 12 p.m. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been notified.

Officials with Georgia Power said a fire broke out due to a small equipment fire related to a transformer outside part of the plant that was put out quickly.

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“Our top priority is the safety and health of the public and our employees,” said Plant Vogtle 1&2 Site Vice President John Weissinger. “We will provide more details as soon as they are available, and we will continue to do so until this situation is safely resolved.”

Georgia Power officials said there was no danger to the plant or public at any time.

Plant Vogtle is a four-unit nuclear power plant located in Burke County, which is below Augusta. It is the largest nuclear power plant and largest power station in the U.S.

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