"A blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said. The explosion left a smoldering wreck of twisted and charred metal and burned-out vehicles at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant, which supplies and researches explosives for the military. The cause of the blast is not known. Investigators are combing the incinerated property foot-by-foot searching for possible evidence."
"Farris said he spoke with some families of victims on Friday who were in shock and numb, and they did not show much emotion. That had changed by Saturday, he said. "Speaking with some of the families today, they were very emotional," Farris said. "They can hardly speak or anything, they are so emotional. I think as this goes on, it's going to hit more people. The depth of this, the reality of it. That's when they're going to need people the most.""
A massive explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems explosives plant in rural Tennessee leveled the facility and killed 16 people with no survivors. The blast left twisted, charred metal and burned-out vehicles across the site. Investigators have not determined a cause and are combing the incinerated property foot-by-foot for evidence. Local officials and community leaders described shock and deep grief, held vigils, and called for prayers for victims' families. Some injured bystanders are recovering, while many family members remain in shock and later became highly emotional as the reality of the losses set in.
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