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 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0