I feel bad for the people living there, but the first two things popping into my head were:

There's actually a place called Yazoo City?

The animated gif with the Swalwell fart. Which will show up here in 3...2...1...

What is Anhydrous Ammonia?

Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) is a chemical compound consisting of one part nitrogen and three parts hydrogen. It’s a colorless gas with a pungent odor that serves as a cornerstone in various industrial applications.

The term “anhydrous” means without water and highlights the pure state of anhydrous ammonia. In this form, anhydrous ammonia is stored as a liquid under pressure but quickly transforms into a gas when released into the atmosphere.

The compound’s strong affinity for water makes it particularly dangerous to living tissue. When anhydrous ammonia gets in contact with moisture – including that found in human skin, eyes, or lungs – it forms a highly caustic solution that can cause severe chemical burns.

Anhydrous ammonia is used across industries. It’s particularly common in agriculture, where it serves as a highly effective nitrogen fertilizer that delivers essential nutrients directly to the soil.

The compound’s excellent thermodynamic properties also make it an ideal refrigerant for large-scale industrial cooling systems. Many processing facilities rely heavily on ammonia-based refrigeration systems, most notably:

Meat packing plants

Dairy processors

Cold storage warehouses

Finally, manufacturing facilities use anhydrous ammonia as a crucial component of various chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. The Haber-Bosch process, which synthesizes anhydrous ammonia from atmospheric nitrogen and hydrogen gases, remains fundamental to modern chemical manufacturing.

https://westairgases.com/blog/anhydrous-ammonia/

Nasty shit but not as nasty as the vinyl crap on the Ohio train...

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🚨#BREAKING: A massive hazardous explosion has taken place at a chemical plant involving anhydrous ammonia Residents have been evacuated

📌#YazooCity | #Mississippi

At this time Numerous emergency and hazmat crews are currently on the scene in Yazoo City, Mississippi, after a massive explosion at the CF Industries chemical plant involving anhydrous ammonia. Residents have been evacuated as thick orange toxic clouds rise over the area, and all residents of Yazoo City are being urged to shelter in place. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is also advising those near the affected zones to leave their homes immediately while crews work to contain the situation. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation.

https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/1986225717676212682

✨Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi -

The state of Mississippi is actively responding to the anhydrous ammonia leak at CF Industries’ plant north of Yazoo City. @ MSEMA , @ MDEQ and @ MissDPS are currently assisting local emergency managers.

Initial reports indicate the leak is due to an explosion. At this time, no deaths or injuries have been reported.

Individuals near Renshaw Road and Generette Road should evacuate the area immediately. Individuals in the surrounding area should shelter in place.

Thank you to all of Mississippi’s first responders and emergency managers for quickly responding to the leak.

https://x.com/tatereeves/status/1986227971536134168

✨Explosion at Mississippi plant causes ammonia leak, sends large plume of yellow smoke into the air

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/explosion-at-mississippi-plant-causes-ammonia-leak-sends-large-plume-of-yellow-smoke-into-the-air/

My husband worked for CF Industries in MN. It is used to spray fields as fertilizer. Hard work. Lots of steady safety and technical training. It is usually taken off rail cars so physically intensive too. Can’t be afraid of heights because you have to climb the tanks daily to inspect. That cloud can kill you in seconds.

Deep state are fighting back ?

Interesting…this material was chosen on Saturday for a hazmat practical exam I was proctoring for a firefighter academy.