An explosion at a chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi , on Wednesday (November 5) led to an ammonia leak, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area. According to officials, the incident occurred at CF Industries, a manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products. Fortunately, no deaths or injuries have been reported.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced on the social media platform X that emergency responders from across the state were actively addressing the anhydrous ammonia leak. He expressed gratitude to the state's first responders for their swift action. Photos and videos shared online show a large plume of yellowish smoke rising from the facility, which houses an ammonia plant and four nitric acid plants, among other structures.

The facility has the capacity

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