19 miles north of Waco in West, Texas at approximately 9pm EST last night, a fertilizer plant exploded, killing anywhere from 5 to 15 people. The death toll is still unknown from the West Fertilizer Co. explosion, however it has been confirmed that number of public service officials including EMS and firefighters lost their lives in the devastating blaze.
The explosion measured a 2.1 magnitude seismic event, and statements have been made comparing it to Iraq or a nuclear bomb.
[UPDATE] It is now being reported that at least 35 people died in the explosion, including 10 first responders.
Prayers for Texas: Deadly Fertilizer Plant Explosion in West
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This has been a week of so much disastrous news and my heart is heavy every time I have to report on something so tragic. Please keep the town of West, Texas and their loved ones in your prayers.
