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UPDATE- -The explosion at the nitrate plant in Colbert County did not result in a fire at the plant and emergency crews reported that all employees at the plant have been accounted for. There was one injured employee who was taken to Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield. His identity and condition are still unavailable at this time.
The explosion reportedly happened around 10:00 pm.
The explosion was felt as far away as St. Joseph, TN and Iuka, MS.
We will provide more details as they become available.
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