6th reactor at Fukushima Nuke plant loses cooling functions: TEPOC

English.news.cn   2011-03-13 08:25:39

The Fukushima nuclear plant in Fukushima prefecture in northeastern Japan is pictured in a 2008 file photo. (Xinhua/Kyodo file photo)

TOKYO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- A sixth reactor at the Fukushima nuclear power plants has lost its ability to cool the reactor core since the massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami struck Japan Friday, said Tokyo Electric Power Co.(TEPOC), operator and owner of the plants, early on Sunday.