Overview

• The blast occurred around 7:45 a.m. local time at the AES facility near Bucksnort on the Hickman–Humphreys county line southwest of Nashville.
• Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed fatalities, and officials reported that up to 19 employees remained unaccounted for.
• Secondary explosions and fire initially kept rescuers at a distance, slowing access to the scene and early damage assessments.
• Federal and state partners, including the ATF and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, are assisting, and officials say determining the cause will take days.
• Residents reported feeling the explosion miles away and finding debris in their yards, and authorities urged the public to avoid the area as road closures, including SR-230, were put in place.