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The second largest small arms propellant manufacturer in the world remains evacuated as a French hazardous materials company slowly continues to wet down and clear the site, hoping to avoid triggering a secondary blast or fire. An exclusion area extending 350 meters from the perimeter of the factory affecting 31 homes has been mandated until Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 PM, and may be extended. A local news site says it impossible to know when the clean-up will be finished, as each step of the clean-up has to be verified before they can advance… One hopeful estimate suggests that the companys rifle propellant line will be out of commission for just 90 days, though few industry sources seem to believe that this is a realistic figure…
http://bearingarms.com/clearing-of-pb-clermont-site-continues-impact-of-explosion-ripples-through-ammunition-industry/
Gary Marbut, President
Montana Shooting Sports Association
https://www.mtssa.org
Author, Gun Laws of Montana
http://www.MTPublish.com