Explosion Heard, Smoke Seen At Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Near New York City

UPDATE 7:09 p.m. EDT: "Indian Point is in safe, stable condition following transformer failure. No danger to community or employees at any time," said a statement from Indian Point Energy. The plant's sprinkler system extinguished the flames, which broke out in an area separate from the nuclear reactors, according to WCBS-TV, New York.

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New York State Police said Saturday evening they were investigating reports of an explosion at Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear power plant 38 miles north of New York City. “We’re investigating, but we have nothing to confirm at this time,” a state police department spokesman said in Hudson, New York.

Police told WCBS-TV, New York, the explosion is believed to be from a power transformer, and no injuries were reported. The local fire department in Buchanan told WABC-TV, New York, a small fire broke out at the facility, and the on-site fire brigade extinguished the flames. There were no reports of power outtages, and local officials said the public is safe.

Indian Point is a three-unit nuclear power plant that generates more than 2,000 megawatts of electrical power. It’s owned and operated by Entergy Nuclear Northeast, a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation.