Police say no injuries reported in Mississippi plant blast

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — Police in Mississippi say no injuries or fatalities have been reported after a large explosion and fire at a natural gas plant.

Pascagoula Police Capt. Shannon Broom says authorities received a report about the explosion at a BP plant around 11:30 Monday night.

He says the company reported that while employees were at the site when the blast happened, everyone was safe. He says authorities aren't aware of any injuries.

WLOX-TV reports emergency crews have the site blocked off and traffic diverted as they work to secure the scene.

The Jackson County emergency services director was expected to issue a statement with more details early Tuesday morning.

BP couldn't immediately be reached for comment.

Pascagoula is located along the Gulf of Mexico, about 30 miles east of Biloxi.

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(June 27, 2016 - 10:20 PM EDT)

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