Headquarters Daily Report

                         DECEMBER 24, 1996

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PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED  MORNING REPORT - REGION III  DEC. 24, 1996

Licensee/Facility:                     Notification:

Illinois Power Co.                     MR Number: 3-96-0134
Clinton 1                              Date: 12/24/96
Clinton,Illinois                       SRI PC                             
Dockets: 50-461
BWR/GE-6                              

Subject: LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO CLINTON SITE                  

Discussion:

On December 23, 1996, smoke was detected in the basement of the          
licensee's service building. This building contains plant management and 
engineering personnel and the NRC Resident Inspector Office. The building
was evacuated as the licensee's fire brigade responded to the source of  
the smoke which was in the mechanical equipment room. The Clinton        
Illinois Fire Department was also called to the plant and one truck and  
personnel were escorted into the protected area. Upon investigation,     
there was no fire, but a cable termination block on a non-safety related 
air handling unit motor had overheated and smoked, and the associated    
breaker tripped. No damage to other equipment occurred. The cause had not
been determined at the time.                                             

Regional Action:

The NRC resident inspectors observed the Fire Department response to the 
site and the security force escort of equipment and personnel. After the 
all clear, the inspectors toured the area. Licensee personnel confirmed  
that air quality was acceptable prior to allowing personnel to re- enter 
the building.                                                            

Contact:  R. BYWATER                 (217)935-9521
          G. WRIGHT                  (630)829-9602
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