Thursday 15 September 2011

BBC News - Japan quake: Radiation rises at Fukushima nuclear plant

BBC News - Japan quake: Radiation rises at Fukushima nuclear plant

Radiation from Japan's quake-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has reached harmful levels, the government says.

The warning comes after the plant was rocked by a third blast, which appears to have damaged one of the reactors' containment systems for the first time.

If it is breached, there are fears of more serious radioactive leaks.

Officials have extended the danger zone, warning residents within 30km (18 miles) to evacuate or stay indoors.

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