At 2050 EDT a fire was discovered on the 2nd floor of an outbuilding inside a Health Physics calibration lab inside the protected area. The fire was reported as starting in a "drawer or cabinet" in the room. Plymouth Fire Department was notified and responded along with the on-site fire brigade.
An Unusual Event was declared at 2058 EDT. The fire was extinguished at 2109 EDT.
A re-flash watch was established. Electrical breakers to the room were opened. Health Physics personnel determined that no sources had been impacted by the fire and that no radiological concerns existed.
The licensee notified the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local authorities.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
- * * UPDATE FROM JOSEPH BRACKEN TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 2229 EDT 10/29/2008 * * *
The licensee has terminated the Unusual Event as of 2202 EDT on 10/29/2008.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.