Fighting the Fire Firefighters were the first emergency personnel on the scene About 30 rough fires had to be extinguished, including fires on the roof of Reactor No. 3 which was still running
	Evacuation When radiation levels began to reach extreme highs, the order was given to evacuate cities, towns and villages near the damaged reactor
	Sarcophagus A concrete and steel coffin was constructed around the radioactive reactor to prevent further contamination of the environment
	Clean-up Efforts Radioactive particles had to be cleaned from buildings and roads Many movable objects were buried in concrete pits
	Medical Response The medical on-site reponse was minimal The nurses station at the site was found deserted and even locked