Summary
A blast at an explosives factory in Bucksnort, Tennessee, has left 16 people presumed dead. The local community gathered for a vigil to mourn the victims. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion.
Key Facts
- The explosion occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) factory in Bucksnort, Tennessee.
- Sixteen people are presumed dead following the blast.
- The local community held a candlelight vigil at Maple Valley Baptist Church.
- Police have not yet publicly identified the victims.
- Authorities have shifted their focus from rescue to recovery operations.
- The national Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating the cause of the explosion.
- The site remains dangerous due to volatile explosive materials.
- Rapid DNA analysis and controlled detonations are part of the ongoing response efforts.
