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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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60-70 dead, hundreds injured, this is seriously fucked. I hope everyone here is okay.

UPDATE: EMS Director Says 60 To 70 Dead In West Explosion

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Fertilizer Plant Explosion Near Waco, Texas - YouTube
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Holy ****. I saw that on the news a bit ago. That vid is unbelievable.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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**** is crazy hope members on here near by are ok and feel bad how many people passed
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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matter of fact, I heard a loud thunder when I was outside when this happend all the way in Dallas wonder if it was the explosion
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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I have friends who have family members right near there. One who's Mother is in a Nursing home there. Collapsed structure, residents trapped inside. Another friend whose brother lives very close too & are ok but evacuated.

The local FD was already on scene fighting a big fire when the explosion went off. In the words of the fire Chief...."Not everyone is accounted for yet & several Members will not be here tomorrow."

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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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Also hear the 2nd tank might go off any time soon but I hope not
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:49 PM
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considering this is the apartment building across the street, I don't think anyone near the fire would have survived the explosion. This is terrible.

https://i.imgur.com/Rh9msAd.jpg
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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6 to 7 firefighters might have been lost trying to out this fire out

EDIT: they were lost in the explosion trying to stop the fire

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Terrible news on this hope and prayers for those down there.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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