In brief
A strong blast occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems military explosives manufacturing plant in rural Tennessee, leading to emergency responses and residents wary of further explosions. Authorities continue to assess the situation and ensure safety in the vicinity.
McEWEN, Tenn. (FlashPoint) — An explosion rocked a military explosives manufacturing plant on Friday morning in McEwen, Tennessee, causing homes to shake up to miles away and prompting an urgent response from emergency services. The incident occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, located near Bucksnort, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville. Local authorities have advised residents to steer clear of the area while responding teams manage the ongoing situation.Due to continuous blasts reported at the site, emergency responders have been unable to enter immediately. We’re still encountering explosions, stated David Stewart, an Advanced EMT with the Hickman County Sheriff's Office, in a conversation with FlashPoint. As of the latest updates, there is no confirmed information regarding injuries or casualties.Footage from the explosion shows a field of debris engulfed in flames with smoke billowing into the sky. Eyewitnesses described the sound of the blast as deafening; residents of Lobelville, over 20 minutes away, reported houses shaking and some recorded the explosion on their home cameras. Gentry Stover, who lives near the plant, described his shock, saying, I thought the house had collapsed with me inside of it. Although the plant did not respond to requests for comments immediately after the explosion, the community remains on high alert as authorities continue to monitor the site.
