A fire erupted in a non-nuclear transformer unit at Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant , but officials swiftly reassured that there was no threat to human safety or the main operations of the facility.
Russian emergency services responded to a blaze at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant early Sunday morning, where the fire was confirmed to have started in a transformer located outside the main nuclear section. The incident prompted immediate containment measures and a temporary reduction in the plant’s output by 30%, according to official statements.
Authorities emphasized that the transformer affected is not part of any nuclear operations, and that the fire posed zero risk to public safety or the structural integrity of the plant. The Kursk plant press service said that the situation was swiftly brought under control, with no injuries reported among staff or local residents.
While local emergency teams worked to secure the site, plant operations remained largely unaffected power generation continued with minor adjustments, and there was no need for evacuation. Residents in nearby Kurchatov and surrounding districts were advised to remain calm as all safety protocols were strictly followed.
The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, situated in Russia’s Kursk region, has periodically faced regional tensions due to its proximity to the Ukraine border, but international experts and the Russian nuclear agency Rosatom reiterated that the latest fire incident was isolated and did not involve radioactive materials or elevate nuclear risk.
