Another fire broke out at Nuclear Power Plant No. 3. The Pingtung Green Committee called on Taipower to review: the notification was delayed by 24 minutes.
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Xu Fugui put forward four requirements, emphasizing that the safety management of the third nuclear power plant should not be vague
Quick Look
- A fire broke out at Nuclear Power Plant No.
- 3 on the morning of the 11th.
- Democratic Progressive Party legislator Hsu Fu-kui pointed out that there was a 24-minute gap between the discovery of the fire and the fire notification.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Third Nuclear Power Plant is located on the Hengchun Peninsula. A fire accident occurred in March last year. A fire broke out again this morning (11th). It occurred in the resource recovery and inspection yard within the plant. No one was injured on site and the safety of the unit was not affected.
位在核三廠今（11）日上午發生火警，民進黨立委徐富癸表示，他已致電台電董事長曾文生了解情況，其中發現火警發生時間為上午10時08分，消防單位直到10時32分才接獲通報，兩者相差整整24分鐘，中間究竟發生了什麼事？何時啟動應變？ Taipower should make the timeline clear and leave no room for ambiguity.
Xu Fugui said that according to Taipower's preliminary statement, the fire occurred in the resource recycling and inspection area of the plant. No one was injured on the scene, and the safety of the unit was not affected. Firefighters have been handling the fire and providing vigilance.然而，核三廠去年3月才發生火災事故，如今再度傳出火警，顯示廠區消防安全及管理機制有必要全面檢視，台電不能每次都以「不影響機組安全」作為回應，就忽略事故本身暴露的管理問題。
Xu Fugui emphasized that the third nuclear power plant is located on the Hengchun Peninsula, and any accident at the plant will affect the safety and trust of local residents.尤其本次火警發生於資源回收檢整廠，更應釐清現場堆置哪些物料、是否涉及易燃物質、消防設備有無正常運作，以及廠內人員是否依照標準程序即時應變。
Xu Fugui put forward four requirements for this. First, "ensure the safety of the site and eliminate subsequent risks."台電應確認火勢完全撲滅、現場無復燃及延燒疑慮，確保廠內工作人員、消防人員及周邊居民安全；第二，「公開燃燒物質及環境監測資訊」。立即釐清起火物料種類，確認是否產生有害氣體或其他污染物，持續掌握空氣品質及必要的輻射監測數據，主動向地方政府與居民公開說明。
Third, "Restore the complete notification timeline and clarify the 24-minute gap."從火警發現、廠內通報、啟動消防應變到對外報案，各階段時間與處置過程都應完整公布，查明是否存在通報延誤、人為疏失或應變程序缺失；第四，「全面檢討消防管理，提出具體改善期限」。針對廠區物料存放、消防設備、日常巡檢及人員教育訓練進行全面檢討，並提出書面事故調查報告、責任釐清結果及具體改善措施，向屏東鄉親公開交代。
Regarding the issue of nuclear power re-operation, Xu Fugui further pointed out that no matter what stance everyone holds on nuclear energy policy, there is no room for compromise in plant safety management. With the continuous occurrence of fire accidents, Taipower should face up to whether there are systemic problems with fire protection, material management and emergency response mechanisms in the factory. Relevant competent authorities must also implement supervision.
Xu Fugui also said that he will continue to require the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan Power and the Nuclear Energy Safety Commission to understand the progress of the accident investigation and track the implementation of improvement measures. "Those who should be investigated will be thoroughly investigated, and those who should be held responsible will take responsibility. Taipower must take concrete actions to give a responsible explanation to the people of Pingtung."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taipower and the Nuclear Energy Safety Commission will continue to be tracked by Xu Fugui on the progress of the accident investigation and the implementation of improvement measures.
Very likely · Within days
Taipower will submit a written accident investigation report, responsibility clarification results, and specific improvement measures.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- There was a 24-minute gap between the discovery of the fire and the fire notification. What happened in the middle?
- When to activate the response?
- 起火物料種類及是否涉及易燃物質？
- Are fire protection equipment functioning properly?
