CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) – Officials are on scene at Tyson Foods where an explosion reportedly occurred earlier in the night.

The plant at 7220 US 19 in Camilla burst into flames.

Mitchell County Coroner Jamey Thompson says one woman is dead. He says they can’t access it right now because of debris and damage in the way.

“We do have visual confirmation of her, but as far as access to her, we don’t have any,” he said.

Others were also injured in the explosion. The number of injured is currently unknown.

Coroner Thompson says as far as he can tell there was an explosion and the woman was reportedly on site when the explosion occurred.

Camilla Fire Chief Jamie Sullivan said the flames were extinguished by 2:50 a.m. and firefighters were still on scene to ensure there was no outbreak again. He said they are currently in a long-term rehabilitation process due to the collapse of part of the building.

Thompson said further updates will be provided later Friday morning.

“I know this is a big industry for Mitchell County. “It was just a part of the facility that was damaged,” he said. “I know it is a terrible tragedy for the victims who were burned and also for the victim who died. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved.”

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