Army Investigating Fire At McAlester Ammunition Plant, Hospitalized Employee Released

The Army said the person burned during a fire at the McAlester Ammunition Plant on Tuesday is out of the hospital and recovering at home.

Wednesday, November 3rd 2021, 9:54 pm

By: Lori Fullbright, Brian Dorman

MCALESTER, Oklahoma -

The Army said the person burned during a fire at the McAlester Ammunition Plant on Tuesday is out of the hospital and recovering at home.

Officials say the fire suppression system quickly put the fire out and prevented further injuries.

Operations at the plant are temporarily suspended while the Army investigates what caused the fire.

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