A strong explosion in a military plant of ammunition in Tennessee left many dead and missingOn Friday, a county sheriff announced, as the first rescuers said that new smaller power explosions had to keep them from the spot.

The explosion occurred on Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, a company that manufactures and tests ammunition and explosives. Residents at a distance They said the explosion was felt.

The explosion occurred near Baksnort, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville. Police asked people to avoid the area to allow rescuers to do their job.

The “Before” and “After” of the Military Factory:

‘This is a tragedy for our community’The mayor of the city, Brad Ratsford, said in an email, and questions about security measures are already being raised. The cause of the explosion, which the sheriff described as “devastating”, was not immediately known and the investigation could take days.