Overview

• An explosion around 7:45 a.m. at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort destroyed a building the sheriff described as "gone."
• Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed multiple fatalities and said 19 employees remain unaccounted for as families receive notifications.
• Secondary detonations initially prevented entry by responders, though officials say the scene has since been secured.
• ATF, FBI, DHS, state investigators and TOSHA are on site, and authorities say the cause is unknown as a multi-day investigation begins.
• TriStar Health reported treating three people with minor injuries, and the company is known for manufacturing and testing explosives for defense and commercial clients.