On 10 October 1957, the Windscale nuclear plant in Cumbria, England, experienced a catastrophic fire that became the world's first major nuclear accident.
The blaze erupted in one of the plant's reactors, releasing radioactive contamination into the atmosphere over the course of three days.
Despite efforts to contain the fire, a significant amount of radiation, including iodine-131, escaped, leading to long-term environmental and health risks.
The incident marked a turning point in the global perception of nuclear energy, highlighting the inherent dangers of its use and the need for stringent safety protocols.
