Explosion at Mississippi chemical plant causes ammonia leak: officials
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An explosion at a chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi, on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak, according to officials.
No deaths or injuries were reported at CF Industries’ plant.
Governor Tate Reeves wrote about X: “The state of Mississippi is actively responding to an anhydrous ammonia leak at CF Industries’ facility north of Yazoo City.” and added that initial reports indicated the leak was caused by an explosion.
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An explosion Wednesday at a chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi, caused an ammonia leak. (WDBD)
The governor urged people near Renshaw Road and Generette Road to evacuate immediately and advised those nearby to shelter in place.
The American Red Cross opened a reception center in the city to support affected residents.
No deaths or injuries were reported at CF Industries’ plant. (WDBD)
The state’s Department of Transportation said lanes on U.S. Highway 49 were closed in both directions.
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said “air monitoring operations are ongoing and will continue as long as necessary to ensure public safety.”
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The American Red Cross opened a reception center in the city to support affected residents. (Google Maps)
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“We thank all of Mississippi’s first responders and emergency managers for quickly responding to the spill,” the governor said.
CF Industries produces ammonia, which is mostly used as fertilizer, and the Yazoo City facility has a gross annual capacity of 570,000 tons of ammonia, according to the company.
