Tennessee Deadly Explosion Investigation
Answers regarding the deadly explosion in Tennessee could take weeks to determine.
An explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in Bucksnort was strong enough to register as a 1.6 magnitude earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Center.
The incident resulted in significant losses, with 16 people killed on Friday, as stated by Gov. Bill Lee:
The losses at the Accurate Energetic Systems are staggering.
The National Response Team for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is collaborating with federal and state agencies to investigate the cause of the explosion and identify remains.
Bucksnort, where the explosion occurred, is located on the Humphreys and Hickman county line, approximately 50 miles west of Nashville.
Author's summary: Explosion in Tennessee kills 16 people.