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Event Notification Report for November 24, 2002

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/23/2002 - 11/24/2002

EVENT NUMBERS
39402

Power Reactor
Event Number: 39402
Facility: DUANE ARNOLD
Region: 3     State: IA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DUSTIN PRICE
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 11/24/2002
Notification Time: 10:29 [ET]
Event Date: 11/24/2002
Event Time: 08:14 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/24/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N Y 94 Power Operation 94 Power Operation
Event Text
NOTIFICATION OF OFFSITE AUTHORITIES OF FIRE IN ONSITE WAREHOUSE

"At approximately 08:14, Sunday, November 24,2002, East Warehouse Sprinkler System Initiated annunciator alarmed. Seconds later, 1P-48 Electric Fire Pump initiated as indicated on panel 1C40. The Second Assistant was dispatched and reported the sprinkler system in operation and a portion of the East Warehouse filled with smoke. The on-site fire brigade was assembled at this time.

"The Fire Brigade Leader, after reaching the East Warehouse, reported no open flames and smoke emanating from a popcorn machine located in a breakroom in the warehouse. As a precaution, off-site assistance was requested of the Palo Fire Department. Currently the fire is out and the building is being ventilated. This notification is being made due to notification of offsite fire department and local law enforcement agencies."

The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.