Jesse Folmar, 32, killed in explosion on Old Chemstrand Road in Cantonment, Florida

Modified Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2022 - 10:16am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, August 28, 2016

One person confirmed missing from explosion in Cantonment, Florida

Escambia County officials confirm one person is missing from an explosion at the Airgas facility in Cantonment. Escambia County Florida Emergency Management Agency responded to a possible explosion on Old Chemstrand Road around 12:15 Sunday. 

1 dead in Cantonment chemical plant blast

The chemical that exploded was nitrous oxide, and did not pose a threat to the public, county Public Safety Director Mike Weaver said. The cause of the explosion was not immediately available Sunday evening, and no additional injuries have been reported. 

Victim of Cantonment plant explosion identified

Authorities said 32-year-old Jesse Folmar died in the massive explosion Sunday afternoon. He was an employee of Airgas.

People Involved: 
Jesse Folmar

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