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Explosion in Waco Texas fertilizer plant

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Mr.Sloth
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SEVERAL people are reportedly trapped inside a rest home in Waco, Texas after an explosion at a nearby fertilizer plant.

Firefighters have been dispatched to the plant after a major explosion thought to have happened after an earlier fire rekindled, KWTX news reports.

Several buildings are believed to have been damaged in the blast, with some reports saying a school has caught fire.

The explosion was felt up to 100km away in Dallas, with many residents believing it was an earthquake.

http://mobile.news.com.au/world-news/explosion-at-fertilizer-plant-in-waco-texas/story-fndir2ev-1226623333230
Apr 17 2013 9:46PM
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Jeebus.
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I heard it was actually a cult...
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Apr 17 2013 9:48PM
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cornholio
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whoa
Apr 17 2013 10:55PM
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CheddarJack
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Diesel + fertilizer = boom
Apr 17 2013 11:01PM
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skiierman
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Who cares, it's Texas.
Apr 17 2013 11:07PM
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NinetyFour
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Any injuries? Video showed a huge fucking explosion, and if you've ever played with some diesel and nitrogen before, you know what kind of power this would have.
Apr 18 2013 12:50AM
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LoathesRaisins
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There's actually another thread already.

Apr 18 2013 12:51AM
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CrotchKiller
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"as many as 60 or 70 people have died"
Apr 18 2013 12:53AM
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LoathesRaisins
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Why does anyone even respond to him?
Apr 18 2013 12:55AM
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DUKES
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Apr 18 2013 12:57AM
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HolySchimmel
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"the blast has been felt by people 100km away" holy shit, that thing must have been huge...
Apr 18 2013 1:40AM
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zagfan5
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From Reddit


Important Information

  • Information hotline: 254-202-1100 - Call for any information on loved ones who are affected by this event.

  • Check out /u/nephilis 's comment for more information on numbers.

Details

  • No details on the cause, however no suspicious motives have been considered. This is seemly an unfortunate accident.

  • West is being evacuated as of 12:00am (Local time)

  • 75-100 buildings damaged and leveled due to the explosion.

  • A second tank is under threat from exploding with 200,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia (Thanks to darthn3ss and cjbest).

  • The triage center has been moved inside after danger from poisonous gases and further explosions.

  • A press conference held by D.L. Wilson (Department of Public Safety) in West Texas reports West requires no more help. 'Tremendous injuries with confirmed fatalities'.

  • An Apartment building with 50 apartments is now 'just skeleton standing there' and the nursing home ' 133 has been evacuated with unknown injuries'

  • A blood drive is being held tomorrow morning at 9:00 am - Look to your local medical centers for more information.

  • A no fly zone of 3 miles around the plant has been enforced by the FAA.

  • The plant is smoldering with fumes around.

  • Homes have been damaged. Reports indicate smashed windows, collapsed walls and ceilings.

  • Reports of feeling the shock wave from 50 miles away.

  • Some stations reporting 200 injured, 50-70 dead.

  • Hill Crest hospital has seen over 100 victims, lesser injuries luckily.

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Apr 18 2013 2:00AM
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gotti
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Reminds me of v for vendetta
Apr 18 2013 2:23PM
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