Flamanville reactor blast: No nuclear risk, say officials

Flamanville reactor blast: No nuclear risk, say officials

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An explosion and fire have occurred at the Flamanville nuclear plant on France's northern coast but there was no nuclear risk, officials say.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38918010

France Reports Explosion at Nuclear Power Plant - TIME

http://time.com/4665025/france-nuclear-power-plant-explosion/ 

 

Explosion rocks nuclear power plant in France - New York Post

http://nypost.com/2017/02/09/explosion-rocks-nuclear-power-plant-in-france/ 

 

Explosion at EDF Nuclear Power Plant in Flamanville - Wall Street Journal

https://www.wsj.com/articles/explosion-at-edf-nuclear-power-plant-in-flamanville-1486644471 

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