Observation of a scorched component in the J-PARC Linac Building
Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
1. Time and Date :
Around 10:46 on Friday, July 5, 2024 (time of observation)
2. Location :
Cold Machine Room No.3 for cooling-water (not a Radiation Controlled Area) on the 1st floor of the J-PARC Linac Building
3. Description :
A scorched component was observed in a chiller (terminal block) at the Cold Machine Room No.3 for cooling-water (not a Radiation Controlled Area) on the 1st floor of the J-PARC Linac Building at the Nuclear Science Research Institute, and at 11:19 the fire department was called. At 11:50, the fire department judged that a fire had occurred.
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Around 10:46 11:19 11:41 11:50 |
A scorch mark was observed in a chiller (terminal block) at the Cold Machine Room No.3 for cooling-water (not a Radiation Controlled Area) on the 1st floor of J-PARC Linac Building. The fire department was called. 4. Cause of the fire incident : The fire department arrived. The fire department judged that a fire had occurred. |
4. Cause of the fire incident :
Under investigation
5. Effects :
There was no leakage of radioactive material to the environment, no radiation exposure, no injuries. There was no impact to other facilities.