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Bangel · 18 April 2013, 03:40 PM

Just heard on the news about an explosion in Texas at a fertiliser plant with many casualties and much destruction.

No mention of cause, but I can't help but feel some unease in light of recent events.

My thoughts are with those involved.

gimpex · 18 April 2013, 03:43 PM

Just saw this link.

Wow ! Terrible

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROrpKx3aIjA

bayerische · 18 April 2013, 03:58 PM

Much going on lately... Horrible either way, if accident or malice.

77T · 18 April 2013, 08:21 PM

A fire had broken out and then during efforts to extinguish - the worst...so sad for the many who are hurt and families of deceased. It leveled a 4 block area...

Firefighters had been battling the fire and evacuating nearby residences and a nursing home for about 50 minutes before the blast occurred. Many of them are undoubtedly included in the casualties.

linesiders · 18 April 2013, 10:44 PM

This is getting pretty bad.

Best wishes down Texas way

unclesallie · 18 April 2013, 10:58 PM

Terrible. The victims are being taken to hospitals
as far away as Dallas. As might be expected, a lot of
Respiratory issues for many people. I hoping there are not too
many deaths and injuries, but honestly, that
explosion was huge. My prayers for all involved.

BarkMaster · 19 April 2013, 12:58 AM

This happened on a ship in Texas City several decades ago. When this stuff ignites, it really packs a punch.

lavaman · 19 April 2013, 03:17 AM

WEST is about 30 mins up freeway from where I live...

The town is devastated. City Medical Director just confirmed several fatalities ("I know of at least two because my ambulance was there before the explosion and isn't now)

The vol FF made the scene, apparently realized it was going to have to evac the surrounding nursing home, and residential areas, and one of the two fertilizer tanks flashed over (or ignited in some fashion) before they could get it contained.

Gas was Anhydrous ammonia (NOT ammonia nitrate which was used at OKC).

All of Central texas is reacting with food, shelter, and blanket drives. Its about 45 today with a sharp gusting wind..

West is about 90 mins N of Austin, about 90 mins S of Dallas. It's really nothing more than a wide spot on the freeway (IH35)

Please of course keep the responders, victims, and displaced in your thoughts...

NO indication of intentional act.

and there was no call out yet for responders. Waco and surrounding area responded from as far as Dallas and Austin

james1787 · 19 April 2013, 07:31 AM

It looks like 15 people were killed, 5 of which were firefighters / EMS responders. Sad news :(

18 April 2013, 03:40 PM	#1
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Explosion in Texas Just heard on the news about an explosion in Texas at a fertiliser plant with many casualties and much destruction. No mention of cause, but I can't help but feel some unease in light of recent events. My thoughts are with those involved.

18 April 2013, 03:58 PM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Much going on lately... Horrible either way, if accident or malice. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 April 2013, 08:21 PM	#4
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	A fire had broken out and then during efforts to extinguish - the worst...so sad for the many who are hurt and families of deceased. It leveled a 4 block area... Firefighters had been battling the fire and evacuating nearby residences and a nursing home for about 50 minutes before the blast occurred. Many of them are undoubtedly included in the casualties. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

18 April 2013, 10:44 PM	#5
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	This is getting pretty bad. Best wishes down Texas way __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

19 April 2013, 12:58 AM	#7
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	This happened on a ship in Texas City several decades ago. When this stuff ignites, it really packs a punch. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

18 April 2013, 03:43 PM	#2
gimpex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Austria Watch: Sub C LV / Exp II Posts: 609	Just saw this link. Wow ! Terrible http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROrpKx3aIjA

18 April 2013, 10:58 PM	#6
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Terrible. The victims are being taken to hospitals as far away as Dallas. As might be expected, a lot of Respiratory issues for many people. I hoping there are not too many deaths and injuries, but honestly, that explosion was huge. My prayers for all involved.

19 April 2013, 03:17 AM	#8
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	WEST is about 30 mins up freeway from where I live... The town is devastated. City Medical Director just confirmed several fatalities ("I know of at least two because my ambulance was there before the explosion and isn't now) The vol FF made the scene, apparently realized it was going to have to evac the surrounding nursing home, and residential areas, and one of the two fertilizer tanks flashed over (or ignited in some fashion) before they could get it contained. Gas was Anhydrous ammonia (NOT ammonia nitrate which was used at OKC). All of Central texas is reacting with food, shelter, and blanket drives. Its about 45 today with a sharp gusting wind.. West is about 90 mins N of Austin, about 90 mins S of Dallas. It's really nothing more than a wide spot on the freeway (IH35) Please of course keep the responders, victims, and displaced in your thoughts... NO indication of intentional act. and there was no call out yet for responders. Waco and surrounding area responded from as far as Dallas and Austin

19 April 2013, 07:31 AM	#9
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	It looks like 15 people were killed, 5 of which were firefighters / EMS responders. Sad news :(

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