MASSIVE explosion at fertilizer plant outside of Waco, TX, 15 confirmed dead

[sm0ke]

jesus christ that explosion was devastating



hope that little girl isn't deaf.

 

[PIFF101]

Hearing ppl are trapped too.

 

[El Bombi]

My Dad and Grandfather family are from West, Texas.

I hope all my family there are OK.

 

[Mowgli]

Cacs fukkin up left and right this week.

 

[Black White Sox Hat]

60+?


smh

 

[El Bombi]

My Pops is trying to call our family down there to see what really happen.

I heard people all the way in Dallas felt the explosion.

 

[sm0ke]

My Pops is trying to call our family down there to see what really happen.

I hope they're all right

 

[Uh Oh]

live stream news coverage:
"Powerful" Explosion Rocks Fertilizer Plant During Fire | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

 

[El Bombi]

I hope they're all right

Man, I don't know what to think right now. I hope my father can get in contact with some of our family members.

 

[newarkhiphop]

The fertilizer plant was next to a retirement home. According to CNN quoting Reuters, the nursing home collapsed and there are people trapped inside.

 

[Death6six6]

REAL TALK,PRAYERS ARE WITH THOSE PEOPLE RIGHT NOW!!!!!


*screen name aside*

 

[newarkhiphop]

By the Numbers:
The FAA has put a no-fly zone into effect 3 miles around West and below 3,000 feet
5 fire fighters and 1 police officer died in the blast
Director of West EMS believes there are 60-70 dead
75-100 homes and businesses completely destroyed
Frisco FD called in from over 100 miles away
West has a population of 2,847, there are hundreds that were injured in the blast.
Apr 16, 1947 581 people were killed in a fertilizer plant explosion in Texas City
An information hotline was set up for concerned friends and relatives at 254-202-1100
Explosion occurred at 7:50 pm local time
"Earthquakes" reported in south Arlington, over 60 miles away
66 admitted to Hillcrest Hospital with 40 being critical
Providence Hospital in Waco has received 22 patients
9 helicopters landed on the scene to evacuate injured
West Mayor reports that buildings within 5 blocks suffered major damage
The fire can be smelled as far as west Fort Worth - over 70 miles away.
Parkland Hospital in Dallas received 2 patients, 1 by air and 1 by ambulance.

 

[BlvdBrawler]

Cacs fukkin up left and right this week.

I shouldn't have laughed, but I did.

 

[yeahisaidit]

 

[Hannibal Fox]

Crazy, America is having one hell of a week, hope they can save those people who are trapped in the nursing home.