News Massive explosion at Texas Fertilizer Plant - Page 5

tk13 · 04-17-2013, 08:51 PM

Report of a 2nd anhydrous tank now on fire.

Sorter · 04-17-2013, 08:58 PM

Jesus.

EagleRob · 04-17-2013, 09:09 PM

Feed yer lawn! Feed it!

Mr. Laz · 04-17-2013, 09:11 PM

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

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Published time: April 18, 2013 01:32
Edited time: April 18, 2013 03:08

A massive explosion has rocked a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas. Hundreds of people were likely injured, state official says. A nursery home was destroyed by the blast and numerous buildings were damaged.

The explosion occurred around 7:50pm local time in the town of West, north of Waco. A fireball of nearly 100 feet high has been reported along with a massive power outage.

A spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety, D.L. Wilson, told Reuters the explosion had resulted in "probably hundreds of casualties," saying he did not know if any of those were fatalities.

The explosion destroyed a nearby nursing home with people believed to be trapped inside, he added.

Roughly 150 survivors from the damaged nursing home had been evacuated and sent to a community center outside of town, while doctors and staff of the Hillcrest Hospital have been taking in the first wave of burn victims. Fire units were draining water from community pools to use against still-burning fires.

A large swath of West was “leveled” in the explosion, according to WFAA-TV Dallas reporter Jason Whitely.

Nine emergency helicopters were reported to be en route to the local high school. Emergency officials were also trying to evacuate a neighborhood near the site of the explosion. Hospital officials told CNN they were anticipating as many as 100 victims.
Police officers were seen transporting the injured in their squad cars.

Photo from twitter.com user @mariahrain14

At least 10 other buildings are on fire, including the town middle school, according to local media outlets. Every available ambulance has been dispatched while fire crews from neighboring areas have rushed to the scene.

An emergency responder requested help over local radio with a “major collapse” on a second floor where children were thought to be trapped.

Multiple commenters on RT’s story reported feeling the blast from their homes, which in some cases were located dozens of miles from the fertilizer plant.

One witness told the Waco Tribune "every house within about four blocks is blown apart.

Waco Tribune reporter Kirsten Crow posted a photo of people being treated at a local football field:

EagleRob · 04-17-2013, 09:12 PM

Kaboom! http://youtu.be/ROrpKx3aIjA

In58men · 04-17-2013, 09:16 PM

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Kaboom! http://youtu.be/ROrpKx3aIjA

Holy **** balls

Chiefs Pantalones · 04-17-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleRob

Kaboom! http://youtu.be/ROrpKx3aIjA

Holy shit! That scared the shit out of me and my wife!

Bump · 04-17-2013, 09:19 PM

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Kaboom! http://youtu.be/ROrpKx3aIjA

great parenting

**Shogun** · 04-17-2013, 09:22 PM

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great parenting

"dad can we get out of here, dad lets get out of here please"

."............. hold on let me film for another minute gonna get 100k hits on youtube lulz"

KChiefer · 04-17-2013, 09:26 PM

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great parenting

Well, he got outta there...

Imon Yourside · 04-17-2013, 09:24 PM

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Kaboom! http://youtu.be/ROrpKx3aIjA

Man that is crazy, and I thought storm chasers were nuts....

**Buck** · 04-17-2013, 09:25 PM

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Kaboom! http://youtu.be/ROrpKx3aIjA

Holy mother****....

Skip to 25 seconds.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 04-17-2013, 09:25 PM

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Holy mother****....

Hope the kid is alright.

Demonpenz · 04-17-2013, 09:26 PM

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Hope the kid is alright.

WHAT? WHAT?

-King- · 04-17-2013, 09:26 PM

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Holy mother****....

Skip to 25 seconds.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Multiple casualties in Texas fertilizer plant explosion (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Get short URL Published time: April 18, 2013 01:32 Edited time: April 18, 2013 03:08 A massive explosion has rocked a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas. Hundreds of people were likely injured, state official says. A nursery home was destroyed by the blast and numerous buildings were damaged. The explosion occurred around 7:50pm local time in the town of West, north of Waco. A fireball of nearly 100 feet high has been reported along with a massive power outage. A spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety, D.L. Wilson, told Reuters the explosion had resulted in "probably hundreds of casualties," saying he did not know if any of those were fatalities. The explosion destroyed a nearby nursing home with people believed to be trapped inside, he added. Roughly 150 survivors from the damaged nursing home had been evacuated and sent to a community center outside of town, while doctors and staff of the Hillcrest Hospital have been taking in the first wave of burn victims. Fire units were draining water from community pools to use against still-burning fires. A large swath of West was “leveled” in the explosion, according to WFAA-TV Dallas reporter Jason Whitely. Nine emergency helicopters were reported to be en route to the local high school. Emergency officials were also trying to evacuate a neighborhood near the site of the explosion. Hospital officials told CNN they were anticipating as many as 100 victims. Police officers were seen transporting the injured in their squad cars. Photo from twitter.com user @mariahrain14 At least 10 other buildings are on fire, including the town middle school, according to local media outlets. Every available ambulance has been dispatched while fire crews from neighboring areas have rushed to the scene. An emergency responder requested help over local radio with a “major collapse” on a second floor where children were thought to be trapped. Multiple commenters on RT’s story reported feeling the blast from their homes, which in some cases were located dozens of miles from the fertilizer plant. One witness told the Waco Tribune "every house within about four blocks is blown apart. Waco Tribune reporter Kirsten Crow posted a photo of people being treated at a local football field: __________________
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