Friday, April 19, 2013

TEXAS - Fertilizer Plant Explosion

"Fertilizer Plant Explosion Devastates Texas Town, Forces Residents to Evacuate" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 4/18/2013

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SUMMARY:  A fire and resulting explosion at a fertilizer plant has ravaged the small Texas town of West.  The massive blast, which occurred around 8 p.m. local time, left surrounding streets in ruins.  Ray Suarez reports on the continuing search for survivors and the mounting toll of dead and wounded.



"Search Continues for Survivors of Texas Explosion" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 4/18/2013

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SUMMARY:  The explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant has left scores injured and killed a still unconfirmed number of people.  Although the cause of the explosion is yet unknown, authorities say there is no evidence of foul play.  Ray Suarez talks with KERA Public Radio's BJ Austin for more on the investigation and the search for survivors.

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