☢️ 'Nuclear alert' as Suffolk wildfire rages within miles of Sizewell B nuclear reactor

"A major wildfire tearing through Suffolk has triggered emergency contingency plans at one of Britain’s key nuclear power stations, as officials monitor the threat posed by shifting winds and thick smoke.

The blaze at Dunwich Heath, which has forced the evacuation of residents and holidaymakers, is burning around three miles north of Sizewell B nuclear power station and has been declared a major incident by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.

While officials insist there is currently no direct risk to the plant, concerns have been raised over the potential impact of smoke if weather conditions change.

A source familiar with the station’s operations said contingency measures had been activated because a change in wind direction could carry smoke towards the site.
“If the wind changes or the fire spreads closer to Sizewell, smoke could be drawn into the station’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems,” the source said, warning that this could potentially affect operations within parts of the facility."

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