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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"A Fertilizer Plant Just Exploded Near Waco, Texas"
A Fertilizer Plant Just Exploded Near Waco, Texasby Adam Clark Estes at the Atlantic Wire
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/04/fertilizer-plant-just-exploded-waco-texas/64337/
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Several homes are on fire, and residents of a nearby retirement home are trapped inside after an explosion at a fertilizer plant exploded in West, Texas, a small town near Waco. The cause of the explosion and extent of the damage is unclear, but the local Department of Public Safety says that several people are severely injured. The explosion could be felt as far away as Dallas, which is nearly 100 miles away. Witnesses nearby reported seeing a massive fireball rise from the site of the plant. It's all pretty scary for those nearby. "It shook our windows and doors," said one nearby resident. "We immediately ran outside looking for the worst."
Once again, little is known about the incident. A hazmat team and firefighters had been dispatched to the fertilizer plant after reports of a fire. Apparently the explosion occurred after they arrived, and several firefighters were injured. "There's nothing I can tell you other than that we've had an explosion," the West, Texas Fire Department told the press. "There are injuries, casualties, it's terrible." The CEO of the local Hillcrest Hospital said that they anticipate about 100 injured people.
With the recent terror attack in Boston, an explosion like this is certainly unsettling. But again, we don't yet know what caused the explosion, so don't jump to any conclusions. It is worth noting that this week is the 30th anniversary of the end of the deadly siege in Waco. This is a developing story, and we'll update you with new information as it flows in.
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"A Fertilizer Plant Just Exploded Near Waco, Texas" (Original Post)
applegrove
Apr 2013
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Anderson Cooper says they are expecting around 100 people with injuries (CNN).
applegrove
Apr 2013
#1
Anderson now says hospital has received 20 people via ambulance and dozens more by private
applegrove
Apr 2013
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applegrove
(118,696 posts)1. Anderson Cooper says they are expecting around 100 people with injuries (CNN).
Hokie
(4,288 posts)2. That means there could be between zero and 5000
CNN is the source. Right?
applegrove
(118,696 posts)4. Anderson now says hospital has received 20 people via ambulance and dozens more by private
Last edited Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:27 PM - Edit history (1)
vehicles. Houses are on fire. Sending out vibes and prayers.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)3. Link to pics, from Twitter: BIG explosion
Robb
(39,665 posts)6. Holy hell.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)5. More pic links: