ForumsWEPRChemical Explosion in Texas

4 5269
EmperorPalpatine
offline
EmperorPalpatine
9,442 posts
Jester

A few hours ago, a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas exploded, reportedly injuring hundreds with about 40 currently in critical condition at hospitals. The shockwave was felt up to 15 miles away. Large fires are ongoing. About 50-75 homes within a 5-6 block radius were damaged. Fatalities have been confirmed, but no estimates have been released.

  • 4 Replies
partydevil
offline
partydevil
5,132 posts
Jester

yea, **** happens.

any news on the source of the fire?
personal failure. or bad electrical wiring?
anyone to blame for this or just... **** happens...

EmperorPalpatine
offline
EmperorPalpatine
9,442 posts
Jester

There's not yet enough info to know if there was anything criminal about it. The investigators can't get to the source to make an analysis. Authorities are labeling it a crime scene so they can keep the area untainted, but there's currently nothing to say it's more than an industrial accident.

HahiHa
offline
HahiHa
8,259 posts
Regent

Problem is also due to the chemicals dispersed around the site, they can't get too close.

Let's just hope that the second tank doesn't blow up too. And that the wind doesn't blow too much...

SSTG
offline
SSTG
13,055 posts
Treasurer

A few hours ago, a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas exploded, reportedly injuring hundreds with about 40 currently in critical condition at hospitals. The shockwave was felt up to 15 miles away. Large fires are ongoing. About 50-75 homes within a 5-6 block radius were damaged. Fatalities have been confirmed, but no estimates have been released.

Yeah I saw that on TV last night. Hopefully, it was just an accident. If someone did it then it's really bad.
Showing 1-4 of 4