The fire safety of the Chernobyl Shelter

摘要

Within the Shelter covering the ruins of Chernobyl Unit 4 is a large array of combustible materials, whose distribution and activity levels are only approximately known. This makes fire a major risk to the continued safety and stability of the structure and to the local environment. A Programme of Work to improve fire protection has been drawn up and approved, although difficulties with financing have made it impossible to implement the programme in full. Efforts are, therefore, focused on fire prevention.