An explosion at a munitions factory near Bucksnort, Tennessee, left 19 people missing and feared dead on Friday morning.

The blast destroyed one building at the Accurate Energetic Systems site, located 60 miles west of Nashville.

Sheriff Chris Davis called it the most devastating incident of his career. He confirmed the search for 19 individuals and described the victims as “souls,” not just names. Officials have not confirmed fatalities but suspect some of the missing may be injured.

The explosion occurred around 8 a.m. CDT and triggered secondary blasts. Debris landed miles away, including in a garden four miles from the site. Rescue efforts were delayed due to ongoing fires and unstable conditions.

Authorities urged the public to avoid the area. The US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fi

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