A catastrophic fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas killed 15 people and injured dozens, devastating the small Central Texas community. The blast, one of the deadliest industrial accidents in U.S. history, destroyed homes and buildings across the town and claimed the lives of 10 firefighters responding to the scene.
·The West Fertilizer Company explosion occurred at a facility storing ammonium nitrate and other chemicals
·Ten firefighters were killed in the blast, making it one of the deadliest incidents for first responders
·The explosion destroyed homes and structures across the town, leaving widespread devastation
·The incident remains commemorated years later as a reminder of industrial safety risks in rural communities
·Survivors and families continue to mark the anniversary of the disaster
drawn from FireRescue1, KVUE, upi.com, EMS1 · updated 21d ago