Day 2 Timeline: Updates on Tennessee Explosives Facility Explosion
Follow live updates and key developments from day 2 of the investigation into the deadly explosion at a Tennessee explosives facility as crews continue recovery efforts.
- 6:20pm: Officials hold second Day 2 press conference
- 4:30pm: Controlled detonation scheduled near explosion site
- 3pm: Number of missing reduced to 16 as recovery and investigation continue
State officials report that the number of individuals unaccounted for has decreased from 18 to 16, after confirming two individuals thought to have been at the facility during the explosion were actually away from the site at the time.
The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville remains at Level 4 – Elevated, supporting local and federal agencies working at the scene. The ATF National Response Team continues to assist with the investigation into the cause of the explosion.
Author's summary: Updates on the Tennessee explosives facility explosion investigation.