Camp Minden explosive evacuation halted

More bunker space needed for explosive material

Author: Sara Machi, smachi@ktbs.com
Published On: Jan 11 2013 08:11:38 AM CST
Shreveport, La. -

The relocation process for millions of pounds of improperly stored explosives at Camp Minden has run into a snag because authorities say they have run out of storage space.

Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton says authorities are searching for more bunker space- possibly out of state- to store the military propellant called M6.

Crews have already moved more than 6-million pounds of M6 after an accidental explosion in October drew community concern and a Louisiana State Police investigation.

Explo Systems Inc. had an Army contract to demilitarize the material and rents a space at Camp Minden.

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