TX - Fertilizer plant explodes in West, Texas

[wsreader]

Ennis explosion happened in 2007.

http://www.elliscountypress.com/news/7519-explosion-rocks-ennis-plant.html

The fire I'm speaking of was much more recent. These explosions are so scary with people going about their everyday lives so near to them. Hopefully, those of us nearby will be able to do something to help.

 

[SailorMoon]

I'm tired but I think whoever mentioned the smell is referring to the Magnablend explosion last year in Waxahachie.

 

[sarx]

West Fertilizer Co. reported having as much as 54,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia. The OKC bomb was 4,800 pounds

Mind boggling and terrifying. I am truly afraid to see what the area looks like in the morning. Heartbreaking.

 

[HMSHood]

The fire I'm speaking of was much more recent. These explosions are so scary with people going about their everyday lives so near to them. Hopefully, those of us nearby will be able to do something to help.

Sporky mentioned Ennis. That is why I thought it was that. There was an explosion in Waxahachie in 2011 at a Magnablend, Inc., facility.

Chemical mixing sparks massive Texas plant fire
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-201_162-20114848.html

 

[eileenhawkeye]

OMG...Survivor talking to CNN...face covered in blood. And he is not one of the victims in the hospital.

 

[SailorMoon]

And yes, Magnablend was pretty close to Waxahachie. Just said the fertilizer plant has been in West for over 50 years. These people have to be in shock. Glad it's warm there, for now. Supposed to only be in 50s tomorrow, it was 85 plus today. I'm gonna do my last smell test outside and go to bed.

When daylight hits is when that town will need therapy. I'm not being funny either.

 

[Dewey2Me1MoThyme]

West Fertilizer Co. reported having as much as 54,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia. The OKC bomb was 4,800 pounds

I'm late catching up on the threads tonight, was this plant open and operating at the time? We have portable anhydrous ammonia tanks here just a few blocks away at the farmers co-op. There is always a fear that local meth labs trying to steal the contents in small amounts for their basement labs will cause a majr explosion. Farmers have had the product stolen on many occassions from their tanks.

 

[SailorMoon]

Yes, it was open and operating, but no one was there. Same here about anhydrous. Farmer's keep it on lock and key.

 

[wsreader]

I'm tired but I think whoever mentioned the smell is referring to the Magnablend explosion last year in Waxahachie.

Yes, I'm sorry, I misspoke. I believe it was Waxahachie. Thanks for that

 

[eileenhawkeye]

I'm late catching up on the threads tonight, was this plant open and operating at the time? We have portable anhydrous ammonia tanks here just a few blocks away at the farmers co-op. There is always a fear that local meth labs trying to steal the contents in small amounts for their basement labs will cause a majr explosion. Farmers have had the product stolen on many occassions from their tanks.

OMG, I do not even want to think about a meth head causing this. Not that I want to think about an arsonist causing it either.

 

[Dewey2Me1MoThyme]

OMG, I do not even want to think about a meth head causing this. Not that I want to think about an arsonist causing it either.

Unfortunitly it's a sad reality here. At least once a year if not more often we read about families dying in home explosions caused by this chemical. Sadly, it often involves young innocent children. Last year a man mowing his son's lawn just two homes away rom us thought he smelled a gas leak in the basement and called the local FD. Turned out he had a lab in the basement, and the home was filled with fumes. good news is no one was home at the time.

 

[MsFacetious]

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Dr. George Smith, Director of West EMS said he believes 60 to 70 people are dead but that number is expected to rise.
Hundreds more are injured from a major explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, TX.

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/#ixzz2Qn8DWkUb



Broken bones, head injuries... similar to a bomb.
They are in doing another house to house search now.

Live Streams here:

http://www.kvue.com/live-stream/KVUE-Live-Video-203516271.html

http://www.kltv.com/category/161917/kltv-live-stream

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/category/234333/live

 

[mysteriew]

The environment impact is going to be huge too.

 

[mysteriew]

Yes, it was open and operating, but no one was there. Same here about anhydrous. Farmer's keep it on lock and key.

If you have ever seen the tanks, they usually have warning labels that it is flammable. And don't the farmers have to complete some classes or something in order to get a tank on the farm?

Chances are very good that this was a tragic accident.

 

[mysteriew]

And to make matters even worse, many of those people who have lost loved ones or homes or even being evacuated probably worked there too. So they may not have jobs either.

 

[MsFacetious]

Some of the injuries are from breathing in the chemicals.
They talked about 3 miles away the garage doors being sucked in.
Wouldn't that mean the oxygen was sucked out... and I wonder how that would impact humans?

 

[mysteriew]

West fertilizer plant said in report that it presented no risk
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/stat...-said-in-report-that-it-presented-no-risk.ece

 

[mysteriew]

City of West
http://www.cityofwest.com/

Note the Jan. 7 posting.

 

[mysteriew]

CNN reporting that Red Cross is headed in.

 

[MsFacetious]

Just asked D.L. Wilson when the next update would be... he said be patient they are trying... might be soon might not.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/category/234333/live