WATERFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The Millstone 2 nuclear reactor in Waterford remains shut down, four days after lightning apparently hit a power line and affected power systems.
A spokesman for Dominion, Millstone's owner, says the power station shut down Friday after electricity coming to the power station fluctuated and affected the operation of the turbine.
Jim Norvelle said Tuesday the plant is shut down.
A spokeswoman for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the plant is stable and did shut down safely.
Diane Screnci of the NRC says there were no radioactive releases associated with the incident or any impact on public health and safety.
The NRC's resident inspectors have been examining the situation since Friday and over the holiday weekend.
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