An emergency has been declared at the Savannah River National Laboratory at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in South Carolina after a fire broke out at a laboratory. The incident occurred around 5:39 p.m. at the facility, which is located near Aiken, South Carolina.
According to officials, the fire was quickly extinguished by crews, roughly two hours after it was reported. Emergency response activities were triggered by the incident, and as a precaution, barricades at site entrances have been closed to incoming traffic.
As a result of the incident, traffic via rail, river, and air near the SRS vicinity has been restricted. Employees in areas affected by the incident who are not involved in emergency response or shutdown operations have been directed to shelter in place as a precaution.
No contamination has been reported outside the affected facility, officials said. SRS officials are directing response efforts, and relevant state and local government agencies have been notified. Local residents are advised to monitor local radio and television stations for updates and any instructions from state officials.
The incident is under investigation, and further information is not yet available.
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