Texas Rocked By Fertilizer Plant Explosion
An explosion at a fertilizer plant in West killed between five and 15 people, at least, and left more than 160 others injured. The injury estimate is expected to grow once daylight breaks.
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An explosion at a fertilizer plant in West killed between five and 15 people, at least, and left more than 160 others injured. The injury estimate is expected to grow once daylight breaks.
Exactly 66 years ago this week, what remains the nation's worst industrial disaster occurred near Houston, when a series of explosions rocked a huge petrochemical complex.
Daylight arrived Thursday in the devastated town of West, along with a cold rain. For some, the daylight has only revealed more shock after a fertilizer plant exploded in the town.
While en route to Boston aboard Air Force One, President Barack Obama called Texas Gov. Rick Perry to tell him that his prayers are with the people of West and to pledge federal support in recovery and rescue efforts.
A blood center that serves Central Texas hospitals says donors are greatly needed due to the massive plant explosion that has injured more than 160 people.
Despite reports of several generous Texans opening their doors to help out victims of Wednesday's deadly explosion at West Fertilizer Company, there have been a few people walking the opposite path.
A spokeswoman says about 20 members of the Texas National Guard are on the scene of a Central Texas fertilizer plant explosion working to help first responders.
This morning, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD's Austin York joined New School from West, Texas with an update from Wednesday's destructive fertilizer plant explosion.
Pope Francis is using his Twitter account to ask followers to pray for the victims of Wedneday's fatal fertilizer plant explosion in the small Texas town of West.
The Texas fertilizer plant where an explosion injured more than 100 people and killed an unknown number of others was cited for failing to obtain or to qualify for a permit in 2006.
The fertilizer plant explosion that rocked the town of West on Wednesday evening caused ripple effects miles away. There are reports of both people and animals, in other Texas cities, being knocked off their feet.
Residents, churches and businesses are opening their doors to those left homeless by the explosion in McLennan County, at the West Fertilizer plant.
A fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, north of Waco, has injured hundreds and as many as 70 people are feared dead.
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The man who was inside a home that exploded Friday in Lewisville has died.
A house explosion in Lewisville has left one resident in critical condition and two firefighters injured. The blowup happened at a duplex in the 500 block of E. Main Street.
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Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
A beloved neighborhood institution prepares for its final service as staff and customers reflect on decades of community.
Authorities say the suspect was arrested after investigators from multiple agencies spent months tracking him across state lines.
Fans gather at the Visit Jordan Experience for food, music, and community ahead of Saturday's match.
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Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
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This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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