Tech Prof: French nuke facility explosion no cause for concern Evan Jones September 12, 2011 1 min read It sounded scary at first: an explosion at a nuclear site in France. While not a nuclear plant, it is a facility similar to some found the United States. WFIR’s Evan Jones spoke with a nuclear energy expert at Virginia Tech to learn more. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/09-12-NukeWaste-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=09-12 NukeWaste Wrap1-WEB] Share: Continue Reading Previous: Pediatricans: time for us to make a standNext: Local museum wants to collect and archive your stories Related Stories 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025