A devastating explosion at South Fork Dairy Farm in Dimmitt, Texas, has claimed the lives of 18,000 cows and one person, American Military News reports.
The explosion occurred on Monday afternoon, and video footage captured the event showing a massive mushroom cloud of smoke hovering over the farm.
The Castro County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident and issued a statement the following day, saying that the explosion occurred at the South Fork Dairy Farms located on the 1600 block of CR 624.
The statement went on to say that one person was trapped inside the building, and firefighters were able to locate and rescue the individual.
The victim was flown to UMC Hospital in Lubbock and is reportedly in critical condition.
Thankfully, all other employees were accounted for.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown, and authorities are investigating the incident.
The fact that such a catastrophic event occurred at a dairy farm has raised concerns about the safety of America’s food production capabilities.
On Twitter, users have expressed their alarm at the incident, with some questioning whether the explosion was the result of an accident or something more sinister.
“Last night another dairy farm was destroyed. At what point do you realize that the unrestricted warfare of World War III has already started?” news host Emerald Robinson pointed out.
