Henderson, Ky.-The Henderson County sheriff’s office has arrested and charged an individual in connection with an anhydrous ammonia explosion early on Sept. 19 in the Cairo area that killed one person and injured another. Sheriff’s investigators were not available to provide details, but press reports stated that a man identified as Joey Davidson Vaught, 49, was captured by police early last week for questioning and possible involvement in the explosion that occurred while the anhydrous was being stolen, presumably for use in making methamphetamine. There was no information regarding where the theft took place or what caused the explosion, but according to MSDS, anhydrous ammonia is explosive, particularly if its container is heated. Authorities told the press that the explosion occurred after the anhydrous ammonia was removed and placed in an unauthorized container in the back of a vehicle. One person died at Methodist Hospital following the early morning explosion, while another was admitted to the burn unit at the University of Louisville Hospital.
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