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Bunker blast
Explosion causes damage in the Minden areaOne of 97 storage bunkers at the Camp Minden site exploded prompting investigations by the EPA, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Louisiana State Police, and other responders. -
Webster S.O. confirms bunker explosion at Camp Minden
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First look at bunker blast site from above
Blast site seen from aboveKSLA News 12 took a ride in helicopter to get an aerial view of the destruction at Camp Minden. The blast was strong enough to knock down trees surrounding the area. -
LSP: Enforcement action possible in Camp Minden explosion
LSP: Enforcement action possible in Camp Minden explosionLouisiana State Police confirm that there is the possibility of a violation in connection with the explosion in an underground bunker at Camp Minden late Monday night. -
Bunker blast 911 tapes released
Bunker Blast 911 tapes released
911 call center dispatchers with the Webster Parish Sheriff's Office tell KSLA News 12 that extra employees had to be called into work to handle the demand of the high call volume. -
LSP: Investigation into blast at Camp Minden could take months
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LA National Guard identifies material that exploded at Camp Minden
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Doyline evacuated
Weekend evacuation advised for Doyline residents for Camp Minden cleanupResidents of Doyline were asked to get out of town and be prepared to stay away through the weekend, while hundreds of thousands of pounds of explosives were moved and secured at Camp Minden. -
First lawsuit filed against Explo
First lawsuit filed against ExploA local attorney files suit against Explo Systems, Inc., seeking damages for expenses caused by those needing to evacuate, along with the inconvenience and even property damage. -
Doyline residents get OK to return Additional shelter opened for Doyline evacuees
Additional shelter opened for Doyline evacueesAt a news conference Friday afternoon, Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton announced the addition of another shelter location, since the one at Billy Pomeroy Caney Conference Center has filled up. -
Some Doyline residents chose to stay
Some Doyline residents chose to stay
Even after urging from public officials, some residents in Doyline chose to stay. -
LA lawmakers arrange to meet with police on Explo
[LA lawmakers to meet with police on Explo](hthttp://www.ksla.com/story/20261398/la-lawmakers-to-meet-with-police-on-explotp://) They want to craft laws that will prevent what they consider a dangerous and haphazard way of storing the 6 million lbs of material which can be seen stacked on pallets in video taken from a flyover. -
LA lawmakers tour Camp Minden
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KSLA obtains lease agreement for Explo and Camp Minden
Lease agreement for Explo and Camp Minden Three contracts were filed at the Webster Parish Courthouse over the course of the last five years. -
Doyline residents get OK to return home
Doyline residents get OK to return home Doyline residents got the all clear from authorities this afternoon, and the roads into town were reopened. -
Explo fires back in lawsuit
Explo fires back in lawsuitIn Explo's argument in response to a class action lawsuit as to why attorney's shouldn't be allowed on site, Explo describes the request as "extraordinary", and says the request "..cites no legal authority for such an inspection." -
Doyline residents wait on Explo Systems to fix damages
Doyline residents wait on Explo Systems to fix damages Some residents, whose homes are damaged after the October 15th bunker blast at Camp Minden, are still waiting on Explo Systems, Inc. to fix the damage. -
La. suspends Explo explosives license
La. suspends Explo explosives licenseLouisiana authorities suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana. -
Explo, 6 individuals indicted over improperly stored explosives
Explo, 6 individuals indicted over improperly stored explosivesA Webster Parish Grand Jury has indicted six people and the company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant at Camp Minden. -
Explo gets licenses back, at least temporarily
Explo gets licenses revoked by LSP back, at least temporarily Two weeks after Louisiana State Police revoked the licenses of Explo Systems, Inc., the explosives recycling company had them back. -
4 indicted Explo employees surrender to LA State Police
4 indicted Explo employees surrender to LA State Police Four of the six Explo employees indicted last week have surrendered to Louisiana State Police at Camp Minden. -
Court allows Explo to continue operations
Court allows Explo to continue operations Explo Systems, Inc. will be allowed to continue to operate on their property leased at Camp Minden, but Louisiana State Police are asking for some limits. -
Explo employees plead not guilty, trial date set
Explo employees facing felony charges plead not guilty, trial date set All 6 Explo employees indicted on felony charges in an investigation into the improper storage of millions of pounds of military propellant at Camp Minden have pleaded not guilty. -
2 Explo employees plead guilty, will testify against owners, manager
2 Explo employees plead guilty, will testify against owners, manager Bossier-Webster DA Schuyler Marvin confirms Lionel Koons and Todd Dietrich pleaded guilty Friday morning to lesser charges of wreckless handling explosives. -
State to take ownership of M6 propellant
State to take ownership of M6 propellantThe Louisiana National Guard is prepared to take possession of the 10 million pounds of M6 propellant accumulated by Explo at Camp Minden and dispose of it. -
3rd guilty plea expected in explosives case
3rd guilty plea expected in explosives case Quality service manager Michael Kile would be the third Explo Systems Inc. employee to plead guilty in the case. -
Explo employee to testify against former employer
Explo employee to testify against former employerMichael Kile agreed to plead guilty and instead of face jail time he'll now be fined and placed on probation. Kile will testify against the two owners, David Smith and David Fincher and plant manager, William Wright. -
EPA puts Army, others, on notice for Explo's mess
Legislator: EPA pus Army on notice for Explo's mess Legislators learned that the EPA has notified others, not just Explo, that they're responsible for clean up and costs. According to Representative Jeff Thompson from Bossier City, the Department of the Army is being held partly responsible for cleaning up the mess. -
Gov. Jindal welcomes EPA's involvement
Gov. Jindal welcomes EPA's involvement Governor Bobby Jindal welcomes the Environmental Protection Agency's involvement in the Explo clean- up process at Camp Minden. -
Sibley company bids for Explo burnoff
Sibley company wants to contract to burn off Explo propellant A Sibley company has a plan for the millions of pounds of explosive propellant left behind at Camp Minden in Webster Parish by the now bankrupt Explo Systems, Inc., as the state looks for ways to get rid of it. -
Explo legislation to be considered in Baton Rouge
Explo legislation to be considered in Baton Rouge An Ark-La-Tex legislator is gearing up to take his fight for taxpayer dollars spent on the Explo clean-up to Baton Rouge. -
EPA orders Army to dispose of Camp Minden explosives
EPA orders Army to dispose of Camp Minden explosives The Environmental Protection Agency said the Department of the Army does have the authority and should be involved in the effort to get rid of more than 15 million pounds of explosives stored at Camp Minden. -
Explosives investigations bill reaches Gov. Jindal's desk
Explosives investigations bill reaches Gov. Jindal's deskA bill expanding the authority of state police while inspecting sites like the one at Camp Minden, where millions of pounds of improperly stored M6 propellant were discovered back in 2012, is now on the governor's desk -
Bossier leaders ask Sen. Landrieu to intervene in Camp Minden cleanup
Bossier leaders ask Sen. Landrieu to intervene in Camp Minden cleanup The Bossier Parish Police Jury is asking Sen. Mary Landrieu to help secure federal funding for the cleanup of millions of pounds of potentially explosive material at Camp Minden. -
Sen. Landrieu: Army acknowledges responsibility for Camp Minden mess
Sen. Landrieu: Army acknowledges responsibility for Camp Minden mess The EPA tells the Army that it contributed to this problem with a lack of oversight and ordered the Army to eliminate the 15 million pounds of propellant, despite the Army's prior objections to the initial letter with the same notice- which was sent back in March. -
Army given deadline to comply with Camp Minden cleanup order
until Monday to comply with Camp Minden cleanup orderOn this date, the U.S. Army was given until Monday, July 28 to notify the Environmental Protection Agency of its intent to comply with an order to take responsibility for the cleanup of the the 15 million pounds of M6 propellant it shipped to Explo Systems at Camp Minden. -
Army rejects EPA's order to clean up Camp Minden
Army rejects EPA's order to clean up Camp Minden The U.S. Army said it will not comply with the EPA's order that it clean up propellant it shipped to Camp Minden, hedging on the bet that the environmental agency doesn't have the authority to even make the demand. -
Seventh person indicted in Explo case booked on felony charges
<a href='http://www.ksla.com/story/26497901/seventh-person-indicted-in-explo-case-booked-on-felony-charges' > Clifford Morrison, a former contracts manager for Explo Systems, Inc. becomes the seventh person facing the same charges that 6 others and the company itself were indicted on late last year. -
Legislative committee meeting to focus on Camp Minden cleanup, Ebola
Legislative committee meeting to focus on Camp Minden cleanup, Ebola Louisiana legislators discuss Camp Minden and who will pay for the cleanup of the millions of pounds of M6 propellant that was left there by the company Explo. -
Clean up at Camp Minden to be paid for by U.S. Army
Clean up at Camp Minden to be paid for by U.S. Army Paid in full -the cost associated with all the M-6 propellant discovered on the grounds of Camp Minden in late 2012 is no longer an issue. -
Clean up at Camp Minden to be paid for by U.S. Army
Clean up at Camp Minden to be paid for by U.S. Army U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu's office. Landrieu announced Tuesday afternoon that the cost of the disposal will be picked up by the U.S. Army. -
Meeting held at Camp Minden about plan to dispose of M6 propellant
Meeting held at Camp Minden about plan to dispose of M6 propellant It has finally been put in writing that the Army will pay for the clean up efforts at Camp Minden. Officials meet at Camp Minden to discuss how it will be done. -
Webster Parish Sheriff calls for town meeting on M6 cleanup plans
Webster Parish Sheriff calls for town meeting on M6 cleanup plansThe Webster Parish Sheriff wants residents to learn about a process that will get rid of 15 million pounds of dangerous material that's been sitting on the grounds of Camp Minden. -
EPA speaks with concerned citizens on open burn plan
EPA speaks with concerned citizens on open burn plan Local, state and federal officials held another public meeting to answer citizens' concerns about the disposal of 15 million pounds of improperly stored M-6 propellant that is currently sitting at Camp Minden. -
Opposition mounts against explosives cleanup plan at Camp Minden
Opposition mounts against explosives cleanup plan at Camp MindenAn LSU-Shreveport chemistry professor has now joined the growing ranks of people and groups opposing the explosives cleanup plan at Camp Minden. -
Community continues to press for information on open burn of M6
Community continues to press for information on open burn of M6A rift continues to grow between the community and the federal government concerning the proposed open burn of 15 million pounds of M6 propellant on the grounds of Camp Minden. -
LSU-S Professor points to safer plan to dispose of Camp Minden explosives
LSU-S Professor points to safer plan to dispose of Camp Minden explosives An LSU-Shreveport professor points to a safer way to dispose of million pounds of M6 propellant abandoned at Camp Minden. -
EPA announces trial burn of Camp Minden explosives
EPA announces trial burn of Camp Minden explosives to ease concerns The move followed opposition that came in response to the EPA's plan for open-tray burning of 15 million pounds of M6 propellant at Camp Minden in Webster Parish. -
EPA changes strategy in Camp Minden M6 propellant removal
EPA changes strategy in Camp Minden M6 propellant removal The Environmental Protection Agency has taken another major step forward to possibly changing how to remove of 15 million pounds of M6 propellant at Camp Minden. -
Dialogue Committee tackles Camp Minden M6 propellant disposal alternatives
