50 Years After the Browns Ferry Fire: A Legacy of Safety

Sponsored by the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research

Marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Browns Ferry fire, this exhibit revisits the incident that shaped fire protection in the nuclear industry. It explores the NRC’s regulatory response and highlights how the lessons learned continue to influence today’s fire safety standards and risk-informed decision-making.

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