BREAKING NEWS! Explosion at Texas fertilizer plant kills two, injures dozens

The full extent of the devastation will have to wait until the light of day Thursday. But residents of the small Texas town of West already know what to expect.

A massive explosion at a fertilizer plant on the edge of the town killed at least two people, wounded more than 150, leveled dozens of homes and prompted authorities to evacuate half their community of 2,800.

Fire officials fear that the number of casualties could rise as high as 60 to 70 dead, said Dr. George Smith, the emergency management system director of the city.

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