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How safe are nuclear facilities?
Nuclear facilities on vessels like the Charles de Gaulle are built with multiple layers of safety and containment, designed to protect against accidents and external threats. The French Navy's quick assurance that the nuclear facilities were unaffected by the blowtorch fire demonstrates these robust safety measures are working as intended.
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