INL says, 'Entirely Normal' About Reports of Smoke at Nuclear Testing Site Idaho National Lab

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Reports of smoke plumes at Idaho National Laboratory Nuclear Testing Site are 'entirely normal' per the INL. The INL and the Fire Department have released a statement assuring the public that there isn't a fire at the moment on the property. Additionally, they stated that this occurrence is completely typical and that the reactor's functioning is not affected by it because steam is produced as part of the reactor's routine procedures.

Rawsalerts had earlier issued a report as follows:

"Plumes of white smoke have reportedly been observed rising from the desert area above the Idaho National Laboratory or (INL), where nuclear energy tests are conducted, as per a report. The cause of this white smoke is not yet known, there are no reports of unusual activity at the 890-square-mile site. It's located in a remote area about 45 miles west of Idaho Falls near Arco. The INL is one of 17 national labs run by the Department of Energy, focusing on nuclear research, renewable energy, and security solutions. Since its start, the site has had 52 nuclear reactors built."