Explosion at Taylor County facility under investigation; no injuries reported
Sep 17, 2026
An explosion at the PACEM facility Wednesday evening was heard and felt by residents across the area, according to the Taylor County Sheriffs Office.The incident was reported at approximately 6:58 p.m.Taylor County Fire Rescue,
the Taylor County Sheriffs Office and the Perry Police Department responded to the facility, secured the area and checked on the two people who were there at the time.No injuries or fatalities were reported, and both individuals at the facility were unharmed, according to the sheriffs office.The scene has since been turned over to state and federal agencies, including the Florida State Fire Marshals Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Department of Defense.The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.The sheriffs office said additional information will be released by the investigating agencies as it becomes available.Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.Like us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram and X.
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