A fire broke out at the military ammunition factory in Scranton. This was reported by Atlas News citing witnesses.
The company is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.
Photos and videos have already appeared on the Internet showing thick black smoke rising from the territory of the facility.
According to the broadcast notes, emergency services are working at the scene, but it is not yet clear what caused the incident.
The facility produces artillery and other munitions for the U.S. Army and is operated by Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
The company in Scranton is one of the largest manufacturers of 155-mm projectiles in the United States, and Western ammunition of this type is actively supplied to Ukraine.
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