TN - Blast at explosives factory leaves dead, injured and unaccounted for - 10 October 2025

[tarabull]

So is it safe to say the missing were vaporized in the blast?

Seems so.

 

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Community near site of deadly Tennessee plant blast recalls the lives of the 16 killed

Churches near the site of a devasting blast at a rural Tennessee plant devoted Sunday services to the 16 victims and their families as surrounding communities mourn.

apnews.com

 

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Tennessee Explosion Exposes the Civilian Cost of America’s Reliance on Private Munitions Plants

On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at about 7:45 a.m. local time, a massive explosion occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) explosives manufacturing site in McEwen, Tennessee, west of Nashville.

www.military.com

 

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https://www.tn.gov/tema/news/2025/10/12/flash-report--5-explosion-in-hickman-county.html

Due to the extensive debris and the potential presence of explosive materials, response operations continue to progress slowly and methodically. Controlled detonations will be conducted periodically at the site throughout the day to safely dispose of unstable or hazardous materials. Nearby residents may see black smoke and hear or feel the detonations as they occur.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the response through Rapid DNA. Rapid DNA is a fully automated process that develops a DNA profile in under 2 hours, depending on the sample type. It is a quick and portable system that allows for on-site DNA analysis to expedite family reunification in the event of a mass disaster.

Rapid DNA uses similar technology to traditional DNA analysis; however, it is specifically designed for samples with large quantities of DNA from one individual. Its effectiveness depends on the condition of the remains. The process begins by developing DNA profiles from family members for comparison with any unidentified human remains.

 

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16 killed in blast that destroyed a Tennessee military explosives plant, police say

The families of the 16 victims have been notified, officials said on Saturday evening

www.independent.co.uk

The cause of the blast is still under investigation, and it could be weeks or months before authorities can rule out foul play, Davis said. He called it the most “devastating scene” he’s ever seen on Friday, telling reporters, “there's nothing to describe, it’s gone.”

 

[Knox]

Has AES and/or DoD signed any new/recent contracts, etc...?

Post#49.