Blast at French nuclear plant does not pose contamination risk, say experts

Authorities say fire in turbine hall was outside nuclear zones of Flamanville power station near Cherbourg

Authorities have said there is no risk of contamination from an explosion that occurred at EDF's Flamanville nuclear plant in northern France.

EDF said the blast at 9.40am on Thursday was caused by a fire in the turbine hall, which is outside the nuclear zones of the power station, located 15 miles west of the port of Cherbourg. Five people were treated for smoke inhalation.