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| ENS 45796 | 26 March 2010 23:31:00 | An Unusual Event was declared at 2259 EDT due to a fire in the Unit 1 Turbine Building lasting > 15 minutes. The fire was reported by field personnel working in the Unit 1 Turbine Building Condenser Bay at 2245. Smoke was observed coming from the overhead but no visible flames were evident. The source of the fire was from electric blankets used for post-weld heat treatment. The fire was extinguished when the blankets were de-energized. No off-site assistance was required. The Unusual Event was terminated at 2310. There were no injuries and no damage to plant equipment. The fuel for the fire was tape that was used to bind the blankets together. The licensee has notified State and local authorities and will be notifying the NRC Resident Inspector. |