Overview

• The blast occurred around 7:45 a.m. at the Accurate Energetic Systems facility in Bucksnort, Hickman County, about 100 kilometers southwest of Nashville.
• Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed there are fatalities but did not release a death toll.
• Local outlets reported about 19 people missing, while multiple employees were injured and taken to hospitals.
• Responders initially could not enter because smaller explosions continued, and surrounding roads were closed.
• Officials said there is no risk of larger detonations as crews work the scene, with the company cooperating in the inquiry.