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An explosion at a chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak, according to officials.
No deaths or injuries have been reported at the CF Industries plant.
“The state of Mississippi is actively responding to the anhydrous ammonia leak at the CF Industries plant north of Yazoo City,” Governor Tate Reeves wrote on Twitter. He said initial reports indicated that the leak was caused by an explosion.
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An explosion at a chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi on Wednesday resulted in an ammonia leak. (WDBD)
The governor urged people near Renshaw Road and Jenrette Road to evacuate immediately and advised people nearby to shelter in place.
The American Red Cross opened a welcome center in the city to assist affected residents.
No deaths or injuries have been reported at the CF Industries plant. (WDBD)
Lanes were blocked in both directions on U.S. Highway 49, the state Department of Transportation said.
“The air monitoring campaign is ongoing and will continue as long as necessary to ensure public safety,” the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said.
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The American Red Cross opened a welcome center in the city to assist affected residents. (Google Maps)
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“Thank you to all of Mississippi’s first responders and emergency managers for their rapid response to the spill,” the governor said.
According to the company, CF Industries manufactures ammonia, which is often used as a fertilizer, and its Yazoo City facility has a gross annual capacity of 570,000 tons of ammonia.
