At 2305 an Alert condition was declared based on Emergency Action Level (
EAL) 7.6, "Fire or Explosion Onsite Affecting One Train of
ESF Systems." The fire was out at the time of the notification. There was no gaseous radiological release.
There were no injuries. The plant continues to operate at full power. The licensee is still assessing the full impact of any damage.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
- * * UPDATE AT 0044 ON 10/24/07 FROM JEFF GERARD TO PETE SNYDER * * *
Smoke is dissipating." The Alert condition is still in effect. There is no radiological release. There was no explosion.
- * * UPDATE AT 0256 ON 10/24/07 FROM FRED VAN BUSKIRK TO PETE SNYDER * * *
The Alert condition was terminated at 0133
CDT since inspections of the local area confirmed that the fire had been extinguished.