No injuries reported after 7 a.m. chemical plant explosion in Greenville
Emergency crews contained flames at the Loveland facility and lifted the shelter-in-place order following a blast involving a stored herbicide.
By Luana Sato ·
Firefighters contained a chemical plant explosion in Greenville, Mississippi, just after 7 a.m. Wednesday. The blast occurred at the Loveland facility, formerly known as Platte Chemical, when a chemical herbicide stored inside a hot box erupted.
Washington County emergency officials dispatched multiple agencies to the scene as thick smoke spread from the building. Firefighters and other personnel underwent decontamination protocols due to the potential for chemical exposure. They successfully contained the flames once on site.
Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area immediately after the initial report. Officials later lifted the order after confirming no injuries were reported in the explosion.
Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons commended the local and state responders for their quick coordination. He stated that the first priority was the safety of residents, first responders, and everyone working near the facility. Simmons asked citizens to remain calm and avoid the immediate area to allow crews to work safely.
The cause of the blast is under investigation. The facility is located in Washington County, and the incident occurred in the early morning hours.
