CNN reporting 100 injured in explosion in Texas.

[longhornfan1234]

http://www.kwkt.com/news/caught-camera-fertilizer-plant-explosion-near-waco


People 40 miles away felt the aftershock. :wtf:

[Styles p]

:eek:

[Qwyjibo]

Time to round up the local Muslims for questioning.

[Is He Ill]

:eek: That video

[imnew09]

one after another :eek:

[Bandito]

I blame the Koreans...

[Sarcastic]

A fertilizer plant?


It was probably just some moron who fell asleep.

[longhornfan1234]

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Explosion-Injuries-Reported-At-West-Fertilizer-Plant-203505331.html


:biggums: :biggums:



60-70 died.

[Patrick Chewing]

Apartment complex near the explosion :eek:

http://i.imgur.com/qp1vDlp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7vOViHg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xXqMHyt.jpg

[Crystallas]

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Explosion-Rocks-Fertilizer-Plant-During-Fire-203508011.html


200+ injured, 70+ in critical condition. No confirmed deaths.

Apparently it was a fire, and the the firefighters came in and extinguished the wrong materials which triggered the explosion. They basically fueled the fire. But nobody wants to blame them completely yet(because they did go in to help), and I don't know how accurate that is either.

[zizozain]

anyone heard of OKC Explosion at Chemical Plant?

Took place at NE 4th and Bryant. Propane related. Possible evacuations


Crews on the Scene of an Explosion in NE OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Firefighters and emergency personnel are investigating after an explosion in NW Oklahoma City.

The explosion occurred just before 9:30 Wednesday night at 812 N. Bryan

http://www.godlikeproductions.com/external?http%3A%2F%2Fwww.okcfox.com%2Fnewsroom%2F top_stories%2Fvideos%2Fkokh_vid_10717.shtml

[longhornfan1234]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROrpKx3aIjA&feature=youtu.be

That kid got me. :cry:

[Patrick Chewing]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIGSg8aCMAArepG.jpg

[bagelred]

Yeesh, another tragedy.......

What's great though about red state Texas, is that they won't ask any help from the Federal Gov't at all. Nothing. That we can count on right? Because that would be Socialism.


Freedom, baby!!!:cheers:

[pauk]

wtf is going in america, explosions everywhere :biggums:

[bmulls]

Yeesh, another tragedy.......

What's great though about red state Texas, is that they won't ask any help from the Federal Gov't at all. Nothing. That we can count on right? Because that would be Socialism.


Freedom, baby!!!:cheers:

You are a complete fcking loser. If you said that in front of me I'd choke your punk ass out.

[bagelred]

You are a complete fcking loser. If you said that in front of me I'd choke your punk ass out.

Are you a f-cking Commie? You hate America, you ****? You better stay out of my way.

[bmulls]

This is going to be really bad.

http://i.imgur.com/d239FrS.gif

[bmulls]

Are you a f-cking Commie? You hate America, you ****? You better stay out of my way.

Get a life

[Lebron23]

Wow

[brandonislegend]

What the hell, what caused this explosion? I just got back from a game

[Dbrog]

wowwww note to self: don't live anywhere near a plant :(

[bdreason]

Holy crap that explosion was insane. I wonder if the people who live around that fertilizer plant had any idea of the danger.

[d.bball.guy]

WOW :eek: :eek:

[dude77]

on cnn they're saying windows 10 miles away were blown out .. wtf ? this is massive

[OJ SIMPSON 2.0]

I wonder if this is any way related to the Boston Marathon bombing.

[ClutchOver9000]

my god just watched the video of the blast, if I was the guy recording I'd shit myself 1000x.

Sounded/looked like a small nuke. Hope the kid was alright. Definitely some hearing loss after that.

What a deadly week we're in the midst of :(

[Patrick Chewing]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIGSyEKCEAAO-2t.jpg

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blast-waco.jpg

[TheReturn]

Jesus

[CeltsGarlic]

what the fvck is going on?

[AirMike]

:eek: A fertilizer plant ? I think they were also making some trinitrotoluen according to the explosion...

[dunksby]

This is going to be really bad.

http://i.imgur.com/d239FrS.gif
:eek: :eek: :wtf: :wtf:

[MMM]

This is going to be really bad.

http://i.imgur.com/d239FrS.gif

that is pretty messed up, one second your chilling at home and the next second your house is gone

not to sound like a conspiracy nut but can someone explain what the flash of light(just left of the fire) before the explosion was????

[IamRAMBO24]

that is pretty messed up, one second your chilling at home and the next second your house is gone

not to sound like a conspiracy nut but can someone explain what the flash of light(just left of the fire) before the explosion was????

Most likely aliens.

[TheBrewer]

only a ****ing retard would take a kid to a chemical explosion. with that said i hope theyre alright

[UConnCeltics]

Well its a good thing that Times Square fertilizer car bomb didn't work.

[Lebowsky]

:eek: A fertilizer plant ? I think they were also making some trinitrotoluen according to the explosion...
Ammonium nitrate is the most common fertilizer in the world, and it's also a powerful high explosive. Although usually it's very stable, it can be set off by large fires is certain conditions are met.

[bagelred]

my god just watched the video of the blast, if I was the guy recording I'd shit myself 1000x.

(

Not me. I'd walk away in slow motion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo

[CelticBaller]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIGSyEKCEAAO-2t.jpg

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/blast-waco.jpg
insane:eek:

[treadster]

one after another. damn

[Derka]

Those mushroom cloud shots are downright frightening.

Hang in there, Texas.

[KevinNYC]

What the hell, what caused this explosion? I just got back from a game

Fertilizer itself has a lot of potential energy. Was a component in the OKC bomb.

[JohnnySic]

Insane video. :eek:

[Bladers]

carnage left and right. Someone upstairs is clearly not happy.

[BurningHammer]

To be fair, chemical to make fertilizers can be explosive. The risk there is high already.

[rufuspaul]

carnage left and right. Someone upstairs is clearly not happy.


That vengeful God of ours. GTFO of his way when he's pissed. What did we do this time? Or maybe he's just on his period.

[rufuspaul]

That father/daughter car video scared the fck outta me. Not only would I have screamed like the little girl but I'd prob also wet my pants in the process.

Turns out they're both okay.

[KevinNYC]

that is pretty messed up, one second your chilling at home and the next second your house is gone

not to sound like a conspiracy nut but can someone explain what the flash of light(just left of the fire) before the explosion was????

My guess is it's the first tank exploding and then a larger tank goes up.

Also the flash of light would hit the camera before the sound would.

[Lebowsky]

My guess is it's the first tank exploding and then a larger tank goes up.

Also the flash of light would hit the camera before the sound would.

Highly stable explosives, like ammoniun nitrate, do not usually explode when ignited, instead they harmlessly decompose (in this specific case, into water and nitrous oxide). In order for AN to detonate due to fire, there needs to be a ddt reaction (deflagration to detonation), which may happen under intense fire if the chemical is stored in an enclosed space. Therefore, the flash of light mentioned (which, by the way, I fail to see), it may be the deflagration of some AN, priming the detonation of the rest of the material via shock.

[bmulls]

Highly stable explosives, like ammoniun nitrate, do not usually explode when ignited, instead they harmlessly decompose (in this specific case, into water and nitrous oxide). In order for AN to detonate due to fire, there needs to be a ddt reaction (deflagration to detonation), which may happen under intense fire if the chemical is stored in an enclosed space. Therefore, the flash of light mentioned (which, by the way, I fail to see), may the deflagration of some AN, priming the detonation of the rest of the material via shock.

Yeah from what I understand the first explosion wasn't so bad, the problem was it knocked loose all that fertilizer and when it is floating around in the air as dust it becomes extremely hazardous.

[KevinNYC]

Therefore, the flash of light mentioned (which, by the way, I fail to see),

Look at the left hand side of the frame where the smoke is blowing. A flash occurs there.

[Lebowsky]

Look at the left hand side of the frame where the smoke is blowing. A flash occurs there.
Gotcha, just saw it in the gif posted.

[Bladers]

That vengeful God of ours. GTFO of his way when he's pissed. What did we do this time? Or maybe he's just on his period.

abortion, homosexuality, marijuana...all legalized.

To be fair, it won't sit well with me either if i was in his position.

[Balla_Status]

:(

Driven through there many times. Probably the best kolaches in the nation...certainly in Texas. West is very well known in Texas. Just a peaceful, farm town. Shame this happened...

[KevinNYC]

abortion, homosexuality, marijuana...all legalized.

To be fair, it won't sit well with me either if i was in his position.

When did God say he wanted marijuana to be illegal?

[boozehound]

best commercial kolaches in texas. As some of you probably know, the big push in chemical fertilizers came after WWII as a way to use the chemicals formerly used to manufacture munitions. This is not surprising, but it is very sad. Heres an interesting take on how companies lie about the potential for catastrophe.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/04/18/west_texas_explosion_fertilizer_company_told_the_e pa_that_there_was_no_fire.html

[rufuspaul]

When did God say he wanted marijuana to be illegal?


Intoxicants, Chapter 5, vs 1-8: As Eve was warned about the apple so shalt thou not inhale smoke from the Devil's weed. Those that partake will feel the weight of my wrath. Thus sayeth the Lord.

[boozehound]

abortion, homosexuality, marijuana...all legalized.

To be fair, it won't sit well with me either if i was in his position.
what does he say about you having premarital sex? If anything, you brought all this down on us. Shame on you and your weak faith.

[Jailblazers7]

Intoxicants, Chapter 5, vs 1-8: As Eve was warned about the apple so shalt thou not inhale smoke from the Devil's weed. Those that partake will feel the weight of my wrath. Thus sayeth the Lord.

Wow, God is the biggest wet blanket in the universe.

[rufuspaul]

Wow, God is the biggest wet blanket in the universe.


I know right? He won't even let me and Macho Man get married. Fukcing bastard.

[shlver]

Highly stable explosives, like ammoniun nitrate, do not usually explode when ignited, instead they harmlessly decompose (in this specific case, into water and nitrous oxide). In order for AN to detonate due to fire, there needs to be a ddt reaction (deflagration to detonation), which may happen under intense fire if the chemical is stored in an enclosed space. Therefore, the flash of light mentioned (which, by the way, I fail to see), it may be the deflagration of some AN, priming the detonation of the rest of the material via shock.
No, ammonium nitrate does not "detonate" or ignite on its own. It is an oxidizing agent.
I guess I should clarify, there is no deflagration of AN. There is igniting of combustible material then self sustaining reactions through oxidation which leads to an explosion or detonation.
There was one caveat I missed. Nitrous oxide is combustible at high enough temperatures. Still this is nitrous oxide as the fuel, ammonium nitrate as the oxidizer.

[tomtucker]

fertilizer plant, huh........don

[UConnCeltics]

what does a fertilizer plant make ?
Fertilizer. #Smartass

[boozehound]

[QUOTE=tomtucker]fertilizer plant, huh........don

[Lebowsky]

No, ammonium nitrate does not "detonate" or ignite on its own. It is an oxidizing agent.
I guess I should clarify, there is no deflagration of AN. There is igniting of combustible material then self sustaining reactions through oxidation which leads to an explosion or detonation.
There was one caveat I missed. Nitrous oxide is combustible at high enough temperatures. Still this is nitrous oxide as the fuel, ammonium nitrate as the oxidizer.
You and your passion for arguing semantics. I am well aware of what the mechanism is, I was just trying to put it simply.

[ILLsmak]

was fukt. I had a dream that a nuke hit outside my window and I saw the mushroom blast. Then I woke up with my ears ringing. Didn't know this happened. Sounds eerily similar.

-Smak

[-p.tiddy-]

:(

Driven through there many times. Probably the best kolaches in the nation...certainly in Texas. West is very well known in Texas. Just a peaceful, farm town. Shame this happened...
not saying you're wrong but neither me nor my woman had heard of it until now...it is close to Dallas but still a very tiny city, population less than 3,000.

we both commented on the name "West" being odd...makes you think it would be in West-Texas

I see it labeled the Kolache Capital...I want to try one now, never had one


I feel like less of a Texan typing this...:/

[Balla_Status]

not saying you're wrong but neither me nor my woman had heard of it until now...it is close to Dallas but still a very tiny city, population less than 3,000.

we both commented on the name "West" being odd...makes you think it would be in West-Texas

I see it labeled the Kolache Capital...I want to try one now, never had one


I feel like less of a Texan typing this...:/

You never leave Dallas dude. That's why.

If you've ever driven to Austin/Waco/SA or taken I-35 to Houston instead of I-45, you should know it purely based on the Czech stop.

The kolaches are so ****ing good.

[TheBrewer]

[QUOTE=tomtucker]fertilizer plant, huh........don

[PistonsFan#21]

Wow, God is the biggest wet blanket in the universe.

Did you actually believe that quote or were you being sarcastic? :oldlol:

[-p.tiddy-]

You never leave Dallas dude. That's why.

If you've ever driven to Austin/Waco/SA or taken I-35 to Houston instead of I-45, you should know it purely based on the Czech stop.

The kolaches are so ****ing good.
I've driven to Austin at least a dozen times...and SA 4-5 times

perhaps I drove through and just wasn't paying attention to the towns inbetween...:confusedshrug:

[boozehound]

I've driven to Austin at least a dozen times...and SA 4-5 times

perhaps I drove through and just wasn't paying attention to the towns inbetween...:confusedshrug:
you are missing out. There is more to texas than just the big cities. best bbq is in lexington, tx for example

[KevinNYC]

not saying you're wrong but neither me nor my woman had heard of it until now...it is close to Dallas but still a very tiny city, population less than 3,000.

we both commented on the name "West" being odd...makes you think it would be in West-Texas

I see it labeled the Kolache Capital...I want to try one now, never had one


I feel like less of a Texan typing this...:/

I'm pretty sure I've been there. I'm no kind of Texan at all.

[-p.tiddy-]

you are missing out. There is more to texas than just the big cities. best bbq is in lexington, tx for example
I know of some absolute killer BBQ right outside of Dallas

http://a4.urbancdn.com/w/s/68/vmvxS4pumnhqIV-640m.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqABViFnadI/TY-3G2goRBI/AAAAAAAAD0c/cOsxV2sGQcY/s1600/DSC04093.jpg

^^^ cook it in that giant iron pig



http://www.chasintailbbq.com/

best pork ribs on the planet hands down...

[-p.tiddy-]

I'm pretty sure I've been there. I'm no kind of Texan at all.

pretty sure?

it is 1.6 sq miles...absolutely tiny city

pop 2,800


my high school had a bigger population

[KevinNYC]

pretty sure?

it is 1.6 sq miles...absolutely tiny city

pop 2,800


my high school had a bigger population


I drove from Ft Worth to Austin. Along the way I ate Kolaches. I'm guessing I did it there.

[-p.tiddy-]

I drove from Ft Worth to Austin. Along the way I ate Kolaches. I'm guessing I did it there.
okay

I've driven down that highway a hundred times myself so I know I have at least driven through...just didn't know the city name right there I guess

[Nanners]

Why the hell was a fertilizer plant so close to a residential area? The plant had the absolute bare minimum in place in terms of safety procedures. Situations like this are EXACTLY why potentially harmful industries needs to have strong government regulations. Rick dbag Perry has been so busy cutting regulations in the name of the free market....the invisible hand of the free market sure as hell did not protect these poor folks.

[fiddy]

New footage. Dont know if its been already posted
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=650_1366312090

[-p.tiddy-]

New footage. Dont know if its been already posted
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=650_1366312090
holy shit you can see the shock wave...that's crazy

[Nanners]

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/04/18/west_texas_fertilizer_plant_blast_map.jpg

do zoning regulations even exist in texas?

[bluechox2]

korean sleeper cells

[ace23]

do zoning regulations even exist in texas?
No, not in Houston I know.

[raiderfan19]

Yes there are zoning regulations in Texas. This sucked though, lightly knew one of the first responders presumed dead

[2013 Lakers]

That is one massive explosion.

[Nanners]

This story is flat out crazy. It bothers me how this explosion has received little attention compared to the boston explosion. Unlike boston, this explosion was actually preventable.

[Rasheed1]

This story is flat out crazy. It bothers me how this explosion has received little attention compared to the boston explosion. Unlike boston, this explosion was actually preventable.


I was just considering that... How are there no criminal charges in this case? wasnt there gross violations in this plant?

where is joe? here is an example of some of that good ol libertarian 'self regulation' the free market would provide.

[Nanners]

I was just considering that... How are there no criminal charges in this case? wasnt there gross violations in this plant?

where is joe? here is an example of some of that good ol libertarian 'self regulation' the free market would provide.


The best part about this whole thing is the cost of this accident will end up being paid for by all american tax payers, instead of just the "self-sufficient small government" texans.

The only reason that Texas is able to slash/ignore regulations like this is because when shit really hits the fan the federal government will come clean up the mess for them. American taxpayers in other states are directly subsidizing the cost of doing business in Texas by paying for disasters like this.

I am baffled by the fact that no charges have been filed over this disaster.

[KevinNYC]

I'm dumb.. help me out here ^^^^

It seems the company was dealing with extremely hazardous materials and kept downplaying the risk of them. Letting the town build houses and schools next to what turned out to be a virtual ammo dump. So the maximum insurance policy they paid only provided for a million dollars in payout. You would think blowing up a school or many houses in the case of an accident would require the company to have higher liability and thus pay more for insurance.

The company seems to have lied about what they were doing and cut corners involving safety.

[Sarcastic]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l165/magblog/PerryBusinessInTexasOhman.jpeg

[-p.tiddy-]

This story is flat out crazy. It bothers me how this explosion has received little attention compared to the boston explosion. Unlike boston, this explosion was actually preventable.
me too...but as far as I know this wasn't a terrorist act...rather just an accident

more people die in drunk driving accidents than both Boston and Texas combined in just one night in the US...

it is the terrorist nature of the Boston explosion that makes it "big news"