Officials have released the names of 16 people presumed dead following the deadly explosion at an Accurate Energetic Systems facility in Hickman County, Tennessee, WSMV reports.

The individuals identified are: Jason Adams, Billy Baker, Christopher Clark, James Cook, LaTeisha Mays, Melinda Rainey, Trenton Stewart, Steven Wright, Erick Anderson, Adam Boatman, Mindy Clifton, Reyna Gillahan, Jeremy Moore, Melissa Stafford, Rachel Woodall, and Donald Yowell.

Officials emphasized that the release of names does not mean all remains have been fully identified. The investigation is moving slowly as crews continue collecting samples and working to make confirmations before speaking individually with families. The next update is expected Wednesday evening.

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