France nuclear plant explosion: no risk of contamination, say experts

Authorities say fire in turbine hall was outside nuclear zones of Flamanville power station near CherbourgThere is no risk of contamination after an explosion occurred at EDF’s Flamanville nuclear plant in northern France, authorities have said.EDF said the blast at 9.40am on Thursday was caused by a fire in the turbine hall, which is outside the nuclear zones of the power station, located 15 miles west of the port of Cherbourg. Five people were treated for smoke inhalation.Continue readin