3pm State officials release new update on explosion response

State officials say recovery operations continue at the Accurate Energetic Systems site. As of 3 p.m., 16 people remain unaccounted for and there are no new reports of fatalities or injuries. Crews continue controlled detonations to safely dispose of unstable materials. Officials stress there is no public safety threat but urge residents to avoid the area.

2:30pm Gov. Bill Lee, officials give update after visiting explosion site

Gov. Lee met with families of victims, saying the outpouring of support has been “tremendous:” “It’s kind of what Tennesseans do. They surround themselves in the greatest times of challenge.”

Officials say recovery efforts remain slow and methodical as investigators continue working to identify vict

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