Tennessee’s State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville has elevated its activity to a Level 4 as it supports local efforts in response to an explosion at the Accurate Energetic System in Hickman County. Although no casualties have been reported as of the latest update, there are 16 individuals currently unaccounted for following the incident.
The situation remains tense as authorities cautiously navigate the affected site, with potential explosive materials present amidst the debris. According to Tennessee’s emergency management agency, controlled detonations are being executed to neutralize any unstable substances. These are planned to continue throughout the day, and residents are advised they may notice black smoke and hear the sounds associated with such disposal efforts.
Law enforcement agencies across multiple levels are actively involved, with the Humphreys County and Hickman County Sheriff’s Offices and the ATF National Response Teams taking the lead. Support is also coming from the Fort Campbell Explosive Ordinance Disposal team as the search for the cause of the explosion enters its critical phase…