A chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi, experienced an explosion on Wednesday, leading to an ammonia leak, as confirmed by officials.
Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported at the CF Industries facility.
Governor Tate Reeves announced on social media platform X that Mississippi is actively addressing the anhydrous ammonia leak at the CF Industries plant located north of Yazoo City. He mentioned that preliminary information suggests the leak was triggered by an explosion.
An explosion at a chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi, on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak. (WDBD)
The governor strongly advised residents near Renshaw Road and Generette Road to evacuate immediately while recommending that others in the vicinity remain indoors for safety.
To assist those impacted, the American Red Cross has established a reception center in the city.
No deaths or injuries have been reported at CF Industries’ plant. (WDBD)
The state’s Department of Transportation said lanes on U.S. Highway 49 were blocked in both directions.
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said “air monitoring operations are underway and will continue as long as necessary to ensure public safety.”
The American Red Cross opened a reception center in the city to support impacted residents. (Google Maps)
“Thank you to all of Mississippi’s first responders and emergency managers for quickly responding to the leak,” the governor said.
CF Industries manufactures ammonia, most often used as fertilizer, and its Yazoo City facility has a gross annual capacity of 570,000 tons of ammonia, according to the company.
