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Indiana Fertilizer Plant Explodes

Indiana Fertilizer Plant Explodes

By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

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A fertilizer plant in Union Mills, Indiana has exploded killing at least one person.

Investigators say the explosion occurred at a feed, grain and fertilizer co-op around 1:30pm. One person has been confirmed dead, but reports say that others at the plant made it out safety. The explosion caused a fire, but crews report that the fire has been extinguished.

There have been no evacuations in the area.
 


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