Fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas

A powerful explosion rocked the town of West, Texas, 19 miles north of Waco, on Wednesday evening. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed there were multiple injuries. No reliable numbers were available, but that figure is expected to be in the hundreds.

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Miranda Lambert @mirandalambert
#PrayForWest.... I don't understand all this craziness in the world right now. Lord please heal the bodies and hearts.
Wed, Apr 17 2013 23:02:33
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— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert)Wed, Apr 17 2013 23:02:33
Troy Jack Smith @TroyJackSmith
#prayforwest One of my favorite places to stop in Texas #kolaches
Wed, Apr 17 2013 22:21:21
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— Troy Jack Smith (@TroyJackSmith)Wed, Apr 17 2013 22:21:21
Rep. Bill Flores @RepBillFlores
If you are able to donate blood- Providence Hospital will have a blood drive in Waco from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. #prayforwest
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 22:21:25
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— Rep. Bill Flores (@RepBillFlores)Wed, Apr 17 2013 22:21:25
#Baylor students pray for our neighbors in West. Please join us. #sicem #prayforwest @ Baylor University http://instagram.com/p/YO-kfVglpA/ glpA/
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 22:19:13
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I don't normally do this, but since family's involved.... #prayforwaco #prayforwest #prayfortexas http://instagram.com/p/YP4OPyJK3V/ JK3V/
Amber Thrush @AmberThrush13
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:41:12
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#PrayForWest ❤ ppic.twitter.com/hXgcXTcEEEEEE
Texas Sweetheart @_TX_Sweetheart_
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Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:40:13
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— Texas Sweetheart (@_TX_Sweetheart_)Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:40:13
Yvonne Nava @YvonneN_KVUE
Mental health and grief counselors are on hand for #WestExplosion victims and families.
Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:39:39
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— Yvonne Nava (@YvonneN_KVUE)Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:39:39
Jessica Vess @JessicaV_KVUE
POLICE: #WestExplosion damage includes 50-75 homes, numerous businesses, an apartment complex & lots of cars. Some were leveled
Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:39:37
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— Jessica Vess (@JessicaV_KVUE)Thu, Apr 18 2013 06:39:37
WACO TEXAS HUGE PLANT EXPLOSION - APRIL 17, 2013
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:04:27
If you're wondering about a loved one in the West, Texas area, a hotline has been set up. Call 254-202-1100. pic.twitter.com/boJzh03d2H3d2H
KHOU 11 News Houston @KHOU
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:46:28
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Kris Betts @KrisB_KVUE
Just left Hillcrest Hospital in Waco- 300 more employees calledin to help, Sykora Ford Dealership in West is opening up doors to survivors.
Wed, Apr 17 2013 21:04:08
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— Kris Betts (@KrisB_KVUE)Wed, Apr 17 2013 21:04:08
Kris Betts @KrisB_KVUE
BREAKING: Everyone told to LEAVE the city of West b/c of high risk of another explosion.
Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:10:25
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— Kris Betts (@KrisB_KVUE)Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:10:25
BREAKING: Stunning photo of apartment near explosion in #West Texas - @roncorning pic.twitter.com/XoagVGF7o2F7o2
NewsBreaker @NewsBreaker
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:52:03
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— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker)Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:52:03
Aerial view from chopper 5 of devastating blast damage in West, TX. #westexplosion @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/9xQdlBNdATNdAT
Brian Curtis @BrianCurtisNBC5
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:35:46
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— Brian Curtis (@BrianCurtisNBC5)Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:35:46
WFAA TV @wfaachannel8
Our @JasonWhitely reports dispatcher in West telling emergency crews to back away from fire because of concern due to chemicals.
Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:53:07
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— WFAA TV (@wfaachannel8)Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:53:07
"Triage on the football field pic.twitter.com/YiQVk6QkmHQkmH” Heading there nWestExplosionsion
Kris Betts @KrisB_KVUE
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:21:31
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— Kris Betts (@KrisB_KVUE)Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:21:31
WFAA TV @wfaachannel8
Emergency dispatcher: "I need any and everybody" to help after West explosion: http://bit.ly/13jMZBH
Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:39:15
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— WFAA TV (@wfaachannel8)Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:39:15
BREAKING PHOTO: Incredible still image taken from video capturing West Texas fertizlier plant explosion - (FOX 44) pic.twitter.com/dJuEZrIT6IIT6I
NewsBreaker @NewsBreaker
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:10:23
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Red Cross DFW @RedCrossDFW
Our teams are on the way to West, Texas, along with @CenTexRedCross. Keep good thoughts for all of the families! More to come.
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:32:37
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— Red Cross DFW (@RedCrossDFW)Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:32:37
BREAKING PHOTO: One of the fires burning after a major explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, TX - @kirstencrow pic.twitter.com/13ofXoXoJNXoJN
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:43:42
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Jason Whitely @JasonWhitely
#BREAKING: Source says large swath of West, Texas "leveled" in fertilizer plant explosion.
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:30:38
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— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely)Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:30:38
Jason Whitely @JasonWhitely
#BREAKING: The blast from West, Texas felt as far north as Midlothian. Police, fire in North TX counties sending mutual aid to Hill Co. now.
@wfaachannel8
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:27:59
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— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely)Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:27:59
#plantexplosion is located right next to residential area as seen on this #googlemap #WestExplosion pic.twitter.com/7Ecq1YTLEQTLEQ
Andres Gutierrez @AFGutierrez
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:01:29
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— Andres Gutierrez (@AFGutierrez)Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:01:29
#BREAKING: Explosion at fertilizer plant in West, Texas. Multiple homes on fire, huge blaze, and people trapped. pic.twitter.com/ARd0vgWRIwWRIw
Tim Williams @TimWilliamsCBS
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Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:21:13
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— Tim Williams (@TimWilliamsCBS)Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:21:13
Justin McBurney @JustinMcBurney
A fertilizer plant about an hour away from me just had an explosion... The 3 story building I'm in... wobbled!
Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:46:26
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— Justin McBurney (@JustinMcBurney)Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:46:26

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