A powerful explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, a military munitions facility in McEwen, Tennessee, on October 10 has resulted in multiple fatalities and left 19 people unaccounted for. The blast, which occurred around midday, shook homes up to 15 miles away across Humphreys County. Emergency responders faced delays due to ongoing smaller detonations at the site.
The facility, which manufactures and tests explosives, suffered severe damage, with eyewitnesses reporting a massive explosion, heavy smoke, and visible flames. Nearby residents felt their homes tremble, sparking fear of structural damage.
Authorities are cautiously working in hazardous conditions to locate missing individuals and assess casualties. While smaller blasts have continued for hours, officials say the risk of a large secondary explosion has lessened.
Local officials, including Sheriff Chris Davis and Mayor Brad Rachford, described the event as a tragedy. Emergency agencies are collaborating to investigate the cause and confirm casualty numbers. Access to the site remains restricted for safety reasons, and the company has not issued a statement.
