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On the intermittent nature of nuclear power: Issue 487
Fulton-area nuclear power plant shuts down
July 27
The Associated Press
FULTON, Mo. — A nuclear power plant near Fulton has shut down after a small fire in the turbine building.
Ameren Missouri said in a news release that crews quickly distinguished the Friday night fire at the Callaway Energy Center. The utility stressed that no one was injured and that the public wasn't threatened.
But the release said the center is "out of service in accordance with safety protocols and procedures."
Ameren says an assessment is underway to determine when the facility can return to service....
July 27
The Associated Press
FULTON, Mo. — A nuclear power plant near Fulton has shut down after a small fire in the turbine building.
Ameren Missouri said in a news release that crews quickly distinguished the Friday night fire at the Callaway Energy Center. The utility stressed that no one was injured and that the public wasn't threatened.
But the release said the center is "out of service in accordance with safety protocols and procedures."
Ameren says an assessment is underway to determine when the facility can return to service....
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/07/27/4372261/fulton-area-nuclear-power-plant.html#storylink=cpy
