WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — There are currently no injured in the incident.
"At 10 a.m. an explosion occurred [sic] at the McKinley Climatic Lab First responders are on the scene," the base said in a Twitter message.
At 10 a.m. an explosion occured at the McKinley Climatic Lab First responders are on the scene. 1000 ft cordon has been set up.
— Team Eglin (@TeamEglin) 5 июля 2017 г.
"No injuries have been reported. The cause of the explosion is under investigation."
The surrounding area has been evacuated. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
— Team Eglin (@TeamEglin) 5 июля 2017 г.
"The source of the smoke has been identified as methyl chloride," the base later said.
Later in the day, the potentially dangerous smoke that rose after an explosion on Wednesday morning has dissolved.
