A fire broke out at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania, United States on Monday, April 15. The plant produces ammunition that is supplied to various locations, including Ukraine. Eyewitnesses shared photos of smoke over the plant, and firefighters quickly arrived to extinguish the fire. General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems confirmed the fire but stated that it was small and had already been put out. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is currently unknown. The plant is assessing the damage to determine any potential impact on production.
The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant is a facility managed by General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems and is part of the U.S. Army’s Joint Munitions Command. It is one of the largest American manufacturers of large-caliber metal projectiles and mortar projectiles for the U.S. Department of Defense. The plant produces artillery ammunition, including 155 mm caliber, which is supplied to the U.S. Army’s depots and also provided to Ukraine as part of international military assistance. The Scranton plant has been increasing its production since 2022 to meet the needs of the U.S. military and Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invaders. In March 2024, the United States sent a $300 million aid package to Ukraine for air defense, artillery, and anti-tank weapons.
ملخص الأخبار
- الحريق نشب في مصنع الذخيرة يوم الاثنين 15 أبريل في ولاية بنسلفانيا، الولايات المتحدة خلال ساعة العصر حوالي الساعة 3:00 بالتوقيت المحلي.
- عدم وقوع إصابات نتيجة الحريق ولم يُعرف بعد سببه.
- المصنع قام بتقييم الأضرار لتحديد أية تأثيرات محتملة على الإنتاج.
