A blast occurred at a Nebraska manufacturing facility.
In Camden, Arkansas, an explosion took place at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems on July 29, 2025. Contrary to initial reports, the explosion did not occur at a Horizon BioFuels factory nor in Fremont. The incident occurred approximately 138 km south of Little Rock.
The explosion injured at least two people, but no fatalities were reported. One person remains missing. The height of the tallest section of the building, which was brought down by the explosion, was several hundred feet.
Despite initial speculations, the building in question was not owned by Horizon BioFuels. The explosion did not occur at a biofuels factory or in Fremont, as previously suggested.
No specific cause for the explosion has been provided, and investigations are ongoing. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has launched a formal investigation to determine the root cause and prevent future incidents.
Key points:
- Location: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Camden, Arkansas.
- Casualties: Two injuries and one person missing.
- Investigation: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is conducting an active investigation.
- Misconceptions: Contrary to initial reports, the explosion did not occur at a Horizon BioFuels factory, in Fremont, or at a biofuels factory.
- The explosion that took place at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Camden, Arkansas, resulted in at least two injuries and one person going missing.
- Despite initial misconceptions, the explosion did not happen at a Horizon BioFuels factory, nor in Fremont.
- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the root cause of the explosion, aiming to prevent future incidents.
