Tech Prof: French nuke facility explosion no cause for concern Evan Jones September 12, 2011 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Pediatricans: time for us to make a standNext: Local museum wants to collect and archive your stories Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026