A deadly explosion rocked a military-grade explosives facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee, early Friday morning, leaving multiple people dead and others missing. The blast occurred around 7:45 a.m. at Accurate Energetic Systems, a company that manufactures explosives for military, aerospace, and commercial demolition use.
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed the explosion leveled an entire building on the company’s 1,300-acre property located near the Hickman County line, about 50 miles west of Nashville. Authorities have secured the site, but Davis warned that the investigation and recovery effort could last several days.
“We do have the scene as secure as possible at this time,” Davis said during a press briefing. “We are probably going to be here a couple, few days.”
A massive multi-agency response is now underway, involving the FBI, ATF, Department of Homeland Security, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and local county authorities. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has dispatched district coordinators and is providing support for affected families.
Accurate Energetic Systems, founded in 1980, is known for producing a wide range of energetic materials and explosives used by the U.S. military and commercial demolition industries. The company has established a Family Assistance Center on site, with TEMA offering aid to those impacted by the tragedy.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. Federal and local authorities are working to determine whether the blast was accidental or potentially criminal in nature. The facility’s sensitive operations and the presence of large quantities of energetic materials have heightened the seriousness of the probe.
