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he Y-12 National Security Complex outside of Knoxville, Tennessee, had a busy day on Wednesday after a fire broke out in one of its production buildings shortly after 9:00 a.m. local time.
An incident has occurred @y12nsc. Y-12 emergency response personnel are at the scene of the incident. Appropriate precautionary actions have been initiated for Y-12 employees. There is no off-site impact to the public as a result of the incident.
An incident has occurred @y12nsc. Y-12 emergency response personnel are at the scene of the incident. Appropriate precautionary actions have been initiated for Y-12 employees. There is no off-site impact to the public as a result of the incident.
— Y-12 NSC (@y12nsc) February 22, 2023
At approximately 9:15 a.m., one of the Y-12 production buildings had a fire in a hood. Emergency Services have responded to the event.
At approximately 9:15 a.m., one of the Y-12 production buildings had a fire in a hood. Emergency Services have responded to the event.
— Y-12 NSC (@y12nsc) February 22, 2023
Local media reported that the production affected was “Building 9212, a uranium procession facility.” That is, the kind of place a fire is not ideal.
Local reports also noted that the building involved in the incident “was constructed in 1945 and has undergone multiple renovations and repairs over time.”
By early afternoon, Y-12 officials gave the all-clear and reported that normal operations were continuing.
