Cornhusker Ammunition Plant - Demolition/Burning Video

"Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant (CHAAP) previously occupied approximately 12,000 acres and is
located in south central Nebraska near the city of Grand Island in Hall County, Nebraska. CHAAP consists of
five main components: five, major load, assemble and package production areas (LLs 1-5); a fertilizer
manufacturer; two major explosive magazine storage areas; a sanitary landfill; and a burning ground where
explosive contaminated materials were ignited. The plant was operated intermittently over a period of 30+
years from 1942 -- 1974 and has remained inactive since 1974 to date. The facility maintenance contract
that was in place to maintain facility readiness was terminated in 1990 following the facility's addition to
the property excess list. Currently, activities at CHAAP are limited to the leasing of property for agriculture,
leasing of buildings for storage and limited manufacturing, wildlife management, and minor maintenance of
the grounds, roads and leased facilities. The area surrounding CHAAP is primarily rural and agricultural
with the town of Grand Island (population approximately 44,000) located east of the plant."

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