Update

16 people died in Tennessee explosives factory

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: October 11, 2025 10:39 PM CT | Published: October 11, 2025 3:34 PM CT

The Friday blast that leveled an explosives plant was felt for miles around rural Humphreys County. The state has brought in a “rapid DNA” team to identify victims’ remains.

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McEwen explosion

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