Massive Fire and Explosion at Fertilizer Plant
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Texas law enforcement says there are "confirmed fatalities. But we cannot confirm the number of deaths." #WestExplosionby Russell Lewis via twitter 4/18/2013 8:41:22 PM -
West is not in need of perishable items, but if you would like to make a monetary donation, contact the Red Cross or Salvation Army. A fund has been set up: www.salvationarmyhouston.org -
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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott: Said will investigate cause of the #westexplosion. TECQ and EPA are involved.by Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/18/2013 8:44:35 PM -
West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion. Texas authorities: "We do not know the cause of the fire."by Russell Lewis via twitter 4/18/2013 8:44:38 PM
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West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion. Texas authorities: "We do not know the cause of the fire."by Russell Lewis via twitter 4/18/2013 8:44:38 PM
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Casualty numbers are still not being released.by Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/19/2013 12:41:15 AM
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So far 80% of homes have been cleared, Texas Task Forces 1 and 2 are working on the remaining 20%. #WestExplosionby KXXV News Channel 25 via twitter 4/19/2013 12:42:52 AM -
Officials hope to shrink perimeter tomorrow. Hope some can begin to return home tomorrow. #westexplosionby Jay F. Hicks via twitter 4/19/2013 12:44:12 AM
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WEST VIGIL PIC: Hundreds show up to St.Mary's church in West for candlelight service. #kwtx #prayforwest http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BILNWomCIAA3aH1.jpg
by Matt Howerton via twitter 4/19/2013 12:47:16 AM -
West residents in awe of damage from fertilizer plant explosion http://bit.ly/11ohd3C #Texasby KHOU 11 News Houston via twitter 4/19/2013 12:48:27 AM -
WEST VIGIL: 24 hours ago West was in absolute chaos. Many coming to worship tonight at candlelight service. #kwtx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BILOat1CYAEShe1.jpg
by Matt Howerton via twitter 4/19/2013 12:51:56 AM -
9-year-old Kaden Anderson is among the #West survivors -- barely. His story on #KHOU 11 News at 10. #prayforwest http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BILPZpjCQAIpnE7.jpg
by KHOU 11 News Houston via twitter 4/19/2013 12:56:13 AM -
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE FERTILIZER PLANT EXPLOSION (1:40 p.m. ET)
A massive explosion devastated the town of West, Texas at about 9 p.m. ET Wednesday night. It happened at a fertilizer plant and leveled homes as far as five blocks away. 12 people have been confirmed dead, while 200 have been injured. Sixty people are unaccounted for, according to Sen. John Cornyn. Per Kirsten Crow, that number is expected to drop as the list is compared with the hospital lists. About 50 homes have been destroyed, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The search for victims trapped in the rubble continues. About 80 percent of the area has been combed through, and officials hope some residents can return to their homes tomorrow.