Nuclear Plant Put on Alert After Safety System Fails
Associated Press
LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK TOWNSHIP, N.J. —
The Salem One nuclear power plant was placed on alert Thursday because a safety system did not operate properly after a cooling intake was blocked by grass, officials said.
Plant operators said no radioactive material was released and there was no danger to the public.
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