Transformer fire set off safety alert at Plant Vogtle; alert terminated once fire extinguished

A transformer fire at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro triggered a safety alert on Tuesday. The alert was resolved once the flames were extinguished.

Soon after the announcement, the alert was terminated, according to Georgia Power. Plant conditions didn’t impact public safety, according to experts.

Trained personnel are working on recovery efforts in close coordination with federal, state and local officials, noted Georgia Power in a news release.

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An ‘alert’ signals an event occurred that could cause safety concerns, according to the release. 

“Our top priority is the safety and health of the public and our employees,” said Plant Vogtle 1 & 2 site Vice President John Weissinger.  

There was no danger to the public, according to Georgia Power

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Erica Van Buren is the climate change reporter for The Augusta Chronicle, part of the USA TODAY Network. Connect with her at EVanBuren@gannett.com or on X: @EricaVanBuren32.