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(60,181 posts) Wed Apr 17, 2013, 11:02 PM Apr 2013

Texas fertilizer plant explosion: "every house within about four blocks is blown apart,” [View all]

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Multiple casualties reported in Texas fertilizer plant explosion (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

http://rt.com/usa/texas-fertilizer-plant-explosion-036/

another photo here:
http://ow.ly/i/1UQJ2

Please feel free to add any info/pics you have found.

UPDATE:
Mayor of West, Tex. gave a briefing, I heard it on Dallas News, online
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20130417-live-video-explosion-injuries-reported-at-fertilizer-plant-near-waco-in-west-texas.ece

The plant had a fire BEFORE the explosion, there were firemen at the fire, then the Explosion happened, was felt for 50 miles around.
Nursing home with 133 patients and a Jr.High school were damaged and on fire from explosion. Many many people missing.

Mayor of West Texas ( pop. 2800) is also vol. firefighter.

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Texas fertilizer plant explosion: "every house within about four blocks is blown apart,” [View all] dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 OP

"there are firefighters down" dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #1

UPDATE: 1 LEO, 5 firefighters dead; hospitals told to prep for up to 200 patients pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #37

Worse yet:70 people have been confrimed dead, including five firefighters and one police officer. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #43

The TV just said TWO confirmed dead. Tx4obama Apr 2013 #49

Yeah...I know... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #55

Erin Burnett on CNN is the one that said 'two confirmed dead'. Tx4obama Apr 2013 #57

I don't think they are live. The Erin Burnett show was from earlier. Piers Morgan repeat on now sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #65

EMS Director Says 60 To 70 Dead In West Explosion Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #77

An EMS 'doctor' was on live with Piers a short time ago and he said he's heard of five deaths. Tx4obama Apr 2013 #80

Not that 5 would be a good number, but it's so much better than 60-70 Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #85

Oh NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Apr 2013 #52

there are houses built around a fertilizer plant? Or a fertilizer plant was built near houses? KittyWampus Apr 2013 #2

Poor zoning laws. One sees that type of stuff in areas of the country where republicans have bluestate10 Apr 2013 #7

Zoning laws are intrusive on personal liberty. bluedigger Apr 2013 #72

Dunno which came first, but it was a HUGE blast. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #10

It's Texas. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #12

Housing for people at the bottom of the ladder is often SoCalDem Apr 2013 #64

I saw in another OP a nearby nursing home was destroyed. lpbk2713 Apr 2013 #75

Well, not "next to"....a couple of blocks from. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #83

Here is Google shot of town, the plant IS right next to the school... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #88

Look at the density of the neighborhood. lpbk2713 Apr 2013 #91

Texas is one of those places with practically NO zoning kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #90

This message was self-deleted by its author tammywammy Apr 2013 #92

Houston is like that but you generalize way too much ag_dude Apr 2013 #101

It's not a dig at Texas per se. It's a dig at anyplace that fails to adequately regulate kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #138

Then don't lie in your thread title ag_dude Apr 2013 #140

Yes, in most towns in the rural Midwest farming belt! Coyotl Apr 2013 #120

Reports that a nearby nursing home has collapsed in #Waco TX. People may be trapped inside. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #3

Looks bad. nt bluestate10 Apr 2013 #4

omg Marrah_G Apr 2013 #5

Accidental Or Intentional? The Fact That It's In Waco Makes Me Suspicious ChoppinBroccoli Apr 2013 #6

West is NOT in Waco. Texasgal Apr 2013 #11

I admit, my mind went there, but nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #13

Why would your mind go there? Texasgal Apr 2013 #16

expertise Kali Apr 2013 #22

Small fire... wonder how that started. glinda Apr 2013 #116

Hey Choppin..too early to tell.... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #14

18 miles or so to Branch Davidian home Stallion Apr 2013 #30

They had a fire that had flared back up. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #60

It's in Waco? tblue Apr 2013 #102

No, it's in West, Texas. tammywammy Apr 2013 #104

Apparently there was fire at the plant, firemen responded.. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #107

OH CRAP! Texasgal Apr 2013 #8

OMG! dgibby Apr 2013 #9

Live coverage and video of explosion dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #15

Thanks for the links. dgibby Apr 2013 #31

Local news says more than one explosion. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #38

Jesus. That is unreal. /nt Marr Apr 2013 #63

Everyone north of there, including DFW area needs to make sure their windows are closed tammywammy Apr 2013 #17

Good point, Tammy... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #20

KEYE (CBS) just now: area hospitals told to expect 200+ casualties Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #18

They abandoned the field, due to danger nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #19

Rain expected early morn, hope it helps. Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #35

It's the material nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #48

What a mess, no easy way out if this. Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #121

They got several teams nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #137

pic here of the explosion in fireball stage dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #21

Must have snapped that picture Warpy Apr 2013 #27

Basically same stuff went off in '46; debris rained down miles away. Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #40

This video is so upsetting, I hope they are alright. It seems they were quite far away sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #67

I figure they are ok, since he managed to post it on You Tube. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #71

OMG. I hope they're alright ....... how horrible. polly7 Apr 2013 #76

Omg. This is horrible. Glimmer of Hope Apr 2013 #127

big government will help like it should. riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #23

It's also a small vol FD responding nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #26

Take a look at this coverage, you will be surprised. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #39

inspiring riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #42

I am not talking now, I am talking initial response nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #46

Vol FDs often take up protection of areas "uncovered" by units responding to disaster. Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #45

The town has about 2800 people. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #58

They are evacuating the town. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #24

For reference...ammonia displaces oxygen nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #25

Oh ffs... SidDithers Apr 2013 #59

Shh, don't nudge the expert. *snort* n/t X_Digger Apr 2013 #73

OFFS, grow the hell up. You're just jealous that she kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #93

Jealous? No. Tickled at internet "experts", regardless of gender. n/t X_Digger Apr 2013 #96

Ok from scanner traffic the hot zone nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #28

damage pics: The Straight Story Apr 2013 #29

Live helicopter footage..MASSIVE number of first aid vehicles on the ground dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #32

I hope everyone is okay Aerows Apr 2013 #33

OMG, that's awful. City Lights Apr 2013 #34

Reports are saying 60-70 casualties so far. JaneyVee Apr 2013 #36

OMG... rainbow4321 Apr 2013 #47

70+ fatalities, hundreds of casulties. N/T GreenStormCloud Apr 2013 #110

Oh wtf? n/t Skip Intro Apr 2013 #41

How many times this week can I say "Oh my God..." nolabear Apr 2013 #44

A definite disturbance in the force. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #50

We are on red flag for the next two days (high fire danger) nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #51

Horrific! Catherine Vincent Apr 2013 #53

latest reports from nbc dallas rdking647 Apr 2013 #54

Thank you! dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #56

Thank you. CNN is also covering live anneboleyn Apr 2013 #61

Scott and White Hospital in Temple Horse with no Name Apr 2013 #62

They just said "Air 1" from Tyler was there Horse with no Name Apr 2013 #68

Damn. susanr516 Apr 2013 #66

Best damn kolaches in the state tammywammy Apr 2013 #74

I know... MrsBrady Apr 2013 #79

That's how many of us know the place. redqueen Apr 2013 #139

I am a Czech Texan. texanwitch Apr 2013 #125

Over scanner hazmat is on scene nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #69

Watch and listen to this entire video (warning: very sad) Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #70

Couldn't Do It ChangeUp106 Apr 2013 #78

Wow, how horrific and frightening n/t MrBig Apr 2013 #81

OMG. That poor baby. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #82

The parent didn't understand. And yeah, that's a heartbreaking video. nt Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #84

Hopefully, it didn't end in tragedy. Fuddnik Apr 2013 #115

Heart breaking hearing that child. n/t Blue Diadem Apr 2013 #87

OMG susanr516 Apr 2013 #89

That really got to me. IDIOT parent to take the kid to watch a disaster. Hekate Apr 2013 #106

yeah :( Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #112

NBC 5 is reporting 75-100 homes and businesses were destroyed and 200 people reported injured dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #86

Local CBS affiliate currently (midnight CST) reporting "dozens" dead Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #94

Press Conference on now tammywammy Apr 2013 #97

Watching it with you...This is so heartbreaking Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #99

It's awful. tammywammy Apr 2013 #100

April 19th????? dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #134

David Koresh and the Branch Davidians at Waco and the Oklshoma City federal building both happened Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #135

Unbelievable. That video of the explosion (with the audio of the little girl) is just so sad. anneboleyn Apr 2013 #95

Sheriff is saying the apartment complex is a "skeleton" anneboleyn Apr 2013 #98

They showed that building on the local Dallas News.. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #103

And we're looking at the at night tammywammy Apr 2013 #105

My wife heard and felt the ground tremble in Waxahachie, TX. N/T GreenStormCloud Apr 2013 #108

How far away is that? dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #109

About 50 miles. N/T GreenStormCloud Apr 2013 #113

this feed is still live as of me posting this link MrsBrady Apr 2013 #111

local NBC out of DFW says press conference at 6am central. MrsBrady Apr 2013 #114

Disaster-a-day... ReRe Apr 2013 #117

Grandma says the windows of her house are all shattered. Lobo27 Apr 2013 #118

Where does she live? dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #119

I estimate no more then 1 mile away, maybe a lot less. Lobo27 Apr 2013 #123

Oh Lobo....I hope she and her familiy are ok.... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #132

omg I'm so glad your grandparents are OK. cali Apr 2013 #128

Terrible KingFlorez Apr 2013 #122

Why are there houses within four blocks of a fertilizer factory? Recursion Apr 2013 #124

I wonder if the houses were there first. texanwitch Apr 2013 #126

Topographic maps on historicaerials.com tell the story. slackmaster Apr 2013 #136

The town is a narrow rural town. ag_dude Apr 2013 #129

True - drive through any small KS or NE town, and what's in the middle of downtown? hatrack Apr 2013 #130

A good portion of those grain elevators also have fertilizer tanks ag_dude Apr 2013 #131

Excellent info....helps to picture the area. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #133