On November 8, 2016, at approximately 0840 EST, plant personnel reported an explosion within the Protected Area resulting in a fire with potential damage to plant structures or equipment. An Unusual Event was declared at 0851 EST. The onsite Fire Brigade was mobilized. The fire was extinguished at 0848 EST. The explosion was to the 138 kV power cross connect cable between the Unit 2 and 3 Station Auxiliary Transformers. Both Units are operating normally. There was no release of radioactive material. An investigation of the event is in progress.
Offsite assistance was not required. Unit 2 was in a normal electrical line-up and Unit 3 was not affected.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector, State, Local, and Other Government Agencies. The licensee will issue a press release.
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).
- * * UPDATE FROM R.T. THOMAS TO BETHANY CECERE AT 0955 EST on 11/8/16 * * *
The Unusual Event was terminated at 0946 EST based on the fire being out.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R1DO (McKinley),
IRD (Gott), and
NRR EO (Miller). Notified
DHS SWO,
FEMA OPS Center,
FEMA National Watch (email only),
DHS NICC, Nuclear
SSA (email only).
