14 McEwen explosion victims identified out of 16 presumed dead, officials say

Explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems Facility

Fourteen out of 16 presumed dead individuals have been identified through Rapid DNA testing after an explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems facility, according to authorities.

Search teams are working to comb the site for remains and any remaining explosives, with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) among the agencies involved.

Sheriff Davis stated that the recovery efforts will take a long period of time.

Despite expected rainy conditions, search efforts will continue, with the size of the blast area posing a challenge to ATF agents.

Author's summary: 14 victims identified after explosion.

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