A series of explosions and fires led to the release of radioactive gas, and fears of contamination ultimately prompted the evacuation of approximately 100,000 people from the immediate area; some 30,000 may never be able to return to their homes.
Isang serye ng mga pagsabog at apoy na humantong sa release ng radioactive gas, at takot ng karumihan huli sinenyasan ang paglisan ng humigit-kumulang 100,000 tao mula sa mga kagyat na lugar; ilang 30,000 ay maaaring hindi na maaaring makabalik sa kanilang tahanan.