Massive explosion rocks Bio-Diesel plant in Mississippi

       

      There is no word as to what caused the explosion. Bio Diesel plant caused power outages in Mississippi. Heavy flames and black smoke can be seen from a distance. Fire officials say about five hundred residents have no power after the explosion. Explosion happened earlier this morning. Power crews are unable to fix the problem because of the intense flames and smoke from the explosion at the substation. 

    It is expected to burn for several hours. So far there have been no injuries .Officials say they will let the fire burn out. The plant uses poultry fat as feed stock to produce about 8 million gallons of bio-fuels a year, making it the smallest of three such plants in the state. The previous owners were North Mississippi Bio-diesel Inc.