A deadly explosion at a
Texas fertilizer plant yesterday night Wednesday April 17th has left at least
15 people dead, including five volunteer firefighters and one police officer.
The blast, which measured 2.1 on the Richter scale according to Reuters, left
the town of West, 20 miles north of Waco, 'like a a warzone'. Over 180 people
were injured in the blast, while dozens of homes and buildings were destroyed.
Public safety officials say they expect the death toll to rise and that rescue efforts have been hampered because of hazardous chemicals in the air following the explosion. Just feels like the US has been under attack this past few days. Read full story HERE
Public safety officials say they expect the death toll to rise and that rescue efforts have been hampered because of hazardous chemicals in the air following the explosion. Just feels like the US has been under attack this past few days. Read full story HERE
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