An emergency was declared at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina after a fire occurred at its national laboratory on Wednesday evening. Officials stated that there was no contamination beyond the site. The fire was extinguished, and a Site Area Emergency was declared shortly after 5:30 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed temporary flight restrictions in the area. Employees in the lab sheltered in place for about 30 minutes during the incident.
Key facts
- A fire occurred at the Savannah River Site's national laboratory in Aiken, SC.
- The emergency declaration was made on October 29, 2026, after 5:30 p.m.
- No contamination was reported outside the facility.
- Temporary flight restrictions were issued by the FAA.
- The facility spans approximately 310 square miles across three counties.
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