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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026