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Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens

The remains of a fertilizer plant burn after an explosion at the plant in the town of West, Texas. Mike Stone/Reuters /Landov hide caption

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Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens

April 18, 2013 • As the day dawned, officials said an estimated 5 to 15 people were killed and more than 160 were wounded. It was feared those numbers might go higher. The cause of the fire that led to the explosion at a plant near Waco is under investigation.