Tennessee Explosives Plant Explosion Claims 16 Lives, Investigators Seek Cause

Investigators are facing a complex and dangerous scene at a Tennessee explosives plant after a powerful blast destroyed the facility, killing 16 workers. The investigation is hampered by the extensive destruction, undetonated explosives, and lack of witnesses, requiring meticulous scene clearing, evidence collection, and safety measures. The ATF's elite response team is leading efforts to determine the cause, with challenges including identifying the blast origin, recovering victims' remains, and reconstructing the scene from scattered debris. The investigation may take weeks or months.