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Explosion Causes Facility Evacuation, Blows 'Several' Manhole Covers at St. Louis Industrial Plant

What Happened?

At around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2023, an explosion occurred at a St. Louis industrial plant, causing the facility to be evacuated and blowing several manhole covers into the air.

The explosion happened at the Cargill plant located at 1400 North Wharf Street in St. Louis.

According to the St. Louis Fire Department, the explosion was caused by a fire in a grain elevator.

Evacuation and Injuries

All employees were safely evacuated from the facility, and there were no reported injuries.

The St. Louis Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly extinguished the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Damage to the Facility

The explosion caused significant damage to the grain elevator, and several manhole covers were blown into the air.

The damage is estimated to be in the millions of dollars.

The facility is expected to be closed for several weeks while repairs are made.

Impact on the Community

The explosion did not cause any damage to surrounding businesses or homes.

However, the incident did cause some traffic delays in the area.

The St. Louis Fire Department is working to clean up the debris from the explosion.

Conclusion

The explosion at the Cargill plant was a serious incident, but thankfully there were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the facility is expected to be closed for several weeks while repairs are made.