Fire at SLAC last night -- no injuries

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In summary, the cause of the fire at SLAC last night is currently unknown and under investigation. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire and it was quickly contained with minimal damage to the facility. It is safe to continue work at SLAC and safety protocols are being reviewed to prevent future incidents.
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Yikes! Glad nobody was hurt. Cause is still under investigation:

http://news.kron4.com/news/second-alarm-fire-reported-in-stanford-linear-accelerator/

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30 minutes to put out the fire was fast and I bet a lot of that was from shutting down before the "suppression units" were uses. Hopefully they are back up and running soon.
 

1. What caused the fire at SLAC last night?

The cause of the fire at SLAC last night is still under investigation. It is currently unknown what sparked the fire, but there will be a thorough investigation to determine the cause.

2. Were there any injuries as a result of the fire?

No, there were no reported injuries as a result of the fire at SLAC last night. All individuals on site were quickly evacuated and there were no injuries reported.

3. How much damage did the fire cause?

The extent of the damage caused by the fire at SLAC last night is still being assessed. However, it is known that the fire was contained to a specific area and did not spread to any other buildings or facilities.

4. Was the fire contained quickly?

Yes, the fire was contained quickly thanks to the prompt response of the fire department and the evacuation procedures in place at SLAC. The fire did not spread and was brought under control within a short period of time.

5. Is it safe to continue work at SLAC after the fire?

Yes, it is safe to continue work at SLAC after the fire. The affected area has been secured and there is no danger to the rest of the facility. Safety protocols are being reviewed and any necessary repairs will be made to ensure the safety of all employees and visitors.

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