CF fire/explosion did not harm fert facilities

Terre Haute-There was a fire and explosion at an electrical substation at CF Industries Holdings Inc.’s Terre Haute, Ind., facility on Friday, May 22. Ammonia and UAN tanks were too far away to be damaged. CF reported no injuries, product release, or danger to the community. Some cooling oil in equipment was released to the ground when equipment failed, but according to CF it will be removed and disposed of in compliance with regulations. CF said the facility will run normally using generators until repairs can be completed and that the terminal was back up again early Sunday, May 24, with limited loss of business.