CAMILLA, GA. — Local officials reported an explosion at the Tyson Foods facility in Camilla, Ga., on Dec. 26 that resulted in one woman dying.

The woman has not yet been identified, according to a report by WALB. 

Others were also injured in the explosion, but the details of the additional people at the plant are unclear.

"We are working closely with local authorities to determine the cause of a late-night fire at our Camilla, Georgia facility that resulted in the death of one person and several injuries,” a Tyson spokesperson said to MEAT+POULTRY in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to their family and friends during this difficult time. Right now, we are still gathering the facts, but ensuring the safety of our team members is our top priority, and we are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the fire.”

Following the incident, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), which represents some workers at the facility, provided an update on Dec. 27. 

“Sadly, our members have reported to us that a person was severely injured and may not survive; and several union members were severely burned in a boiler explosion this morning at the Tyson poultry processing facility in Camilla, Ga.,” said Stuart Appelbaum, president of RWDSU and Edgar Fields, president of the Southeast Council of RWDSU.

The group represents more than 15,000 poultry workers at facilities throughout the United States. The Southeast Council of the RWDSU represents about 1,600 workers at the Camilla plant.

“We are working with the company, and local emergency authorities to ensure that all the workers impacted are taken care of,” Appelbaum and Fields said. “The health and safety of workers must be a top priority at poultry plants, and we are working to assist anyone injured last night. RWDSU representatives are on the ground and available to assist. Our members and the community of Camilla depend on this facility operating, it is too early to tell what happened last night but there must be a thorough investigation into this incident, and workers must be able to work safely in the facility.”