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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 62nalide
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
Seismometer from Amarillo captured impact of the fertilizer plant explosion in West (400 mi away).
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 06:32 AM
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Damn that first vid is crazy being that close.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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WOW..what a shitty week!!!! hope everyone is ok... RIP..
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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that video is unbelievable. its a shame..
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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Holy ****. Sorry to see
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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Prayers from Ft Worth.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 09:41 AM
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Wow, Prayers to everyone involved.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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I am hearing conflicting things now. Last night officials on scene were estimating 60-70 killed. This morning I heard around 15 confirmed deaths, 160+ injuries.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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Here's the guy that shot the video I posted. They're okay

Witness: Texas plant blast lifted my truck off the ground - TODAY.com
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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That was a big *** explosion, hope all our members are accounted for. I heard about this on the way to work this morning.
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