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Radioactive soil at West Virginia plant sparks blasts and fear
In Washington West Virginia an excavation at the LB Foster Co plant uncovered soil charged with thorium zirconium causing explosions and flaming dust. NRC says non radioactive yet highly combustible. Workers reported lava like heat and melted machinery as investigators seek the source and safe removal. The site has halted a $2 million project while three former owners dispute responsibility.
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