Explosion at Mississippi Chemical Plant Causes Ammonia Leak, Evacuations

Explosion at Mississippi Chemical Plant Causes Ammonia Leak, Evacuations
This photo provided by Andre Robinson shows a plume of smoke rising after an explosion at the CF Industries plant, on Nov. 5, 2025, in Yazoo City, Miss. Andre Robinson via AP
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YAZOO CITY, Miss.—An explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in Mississippi on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak and forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a post on the social platform X that emergency officials from across the state were responding to the anhydrous ammonia leak at CF Industries’ plant north of Yazoo City.