Massive explosion in West, TX

[Pooter]

I'd bet his family won't get any assistance due to the fact he was "not on the clock" . RIP HERO !

I'm willing to bet his family still will, no way you can ignore that act of heroism, on a clock or not. Even if it were to happen, there's a lot of good people that will probably make sure they are taken care of. (I really do hope)

[95DRGT]

My understanding was that the initial explosion did not originate from the building that was burning, rather from a tank down wind from the actual fire.

Based on interviews and reports I have seen, the volunteer firefighters on scene were aware of the danger of explosion and some were in the process of evacuating people nearby.

Of course that is all as reported through the worthless piles of shit that are commonly referred to as "the media", so take it for what it's worth.

They had a really good breakdown of the site prior to the blast and after on Channel 8 mid day today. There were two 12,000 gallon tanks of anhydrous ammonia that is not a explosive gas naturally. The tanks can only be filled to like 80% capacity to allow for some gas 'expansion'. They are keep cooled but if heated then the gas expands and has no where to go. It appears from the pics they showed the fire was in the main building next to the two tanks. You could see the trajectory from where the two tanks were outward like two giant cannons in the photos they showed. The rail road tracks directly in front of those tanks where bent outward in a 'U' shape but still flat to the ground.

It kind of made sense to me and I thought they did a good job of explaining it. Now what caused the original fire is the mystery.

[SMKR]

Rip Joey

[scootro]

Apartment Building Destroyed (8 min video)

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=bcb_1366319087

[Machx2]

I'm willing to bet his family still will, no way you can ignore that act of heroism, on a clock or not. Even if it were to happen, there's a lot of good people that will probably make sure they are taken care of. (I really do hope)

I know his family will be taken care of. Czechs are generally selfless people.(not all, but you know what I mean) I know the city of Ennis has been raising a lot of money for the victims as a lot of us are related to people in West. I believe the state also has funds for things like this for fallen fireman, police act. I will be making a donation as well, and I encourage everyone else to.

[Cobraman]

I'm willing to bet his family still will, no way you can ignore that act of heroism, on a clock or not. Even if it were to happen, there's a lot of good people that will probably make sure they are taken care of. (I really do hope)

Russ martin has a fund for this.

[petyweestraw]

U do know know that pic you quoted is a FAKE!!

Was catching up on the thread. Saw that. Quoted. Then saw posts about fake. Now I'm caught up to this point.

[petyweestraw]

They are reporting that when the explosion went off a West firetruck was blown into the air and landed on him. his body has still not been removed from under the truck

Fuck dude. Hope he didn't feel a thing and went quick.

[mystic96]

Russ martin has a fund for this.

His fund is set up for first responders of North Texas that are killed in the line of duty...not to say he may do something for these folks in West, but it's always been just in the DFW area in the past


And does anyone have a link to some up-to-date info? None of the news stations are reporting anything right now

[mschmoyer]

Here they come. Will Texas show them a better time than Tulsa?

http://www.heavy.com/news/2013/04/westboro-baptist-church-west-texas-explosion-funerals/

Westboro will protest any #WestTX funerals. Not out of hate or spite, but will warn you out of love: #FearObeyGod before ALL are destroyed!

The scum-of-the-earth hate mongers of the Westboro Baptist Church are looking to heap more misery on the grieving people of West, Texas, where yesterday a horrific explosion at a fertilizer plant claimed many lives and injured scores more.

The WBC announced via Twitter that it will protest the victims' funerals.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Westboro_protesters_face_jeers_and_slashed_tires/20101114_11_a12_cutlin105145

Shortly after finishing their protest at the funeral of Army Sgt. Jason James McCluskey of McAlester, a half-dozen protesters from Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., headed to their minivan, only to discover that its front and rear passenger-side tires had been slashed.

To make matters worse, as their minivan slowly hobbled away on two flat tires, with a McAlester police car following behind, the protesters were unable to find anyone in town who would repair their vehicle, according to police.

[DallasSleeper]

Most recent count is 12 Dead, 60 Missing

[stevo]

I almost wish those Westboro freaks would try to come to West and pull their shit. There are thousands of corn-fed country boys around the area that would seriously fuck them up. I'd make the drive and be one of them.

Stevo

[ceyko]

I almost wish those Westboro freaks would try to come to West and pull their shit. There are thousands of corn-fed country boys around the area that would seriously fuck them up. I'd make the drive and be one of them.

Stevo

For those freaks, it's the one time I would not mind a slow response by the po-po.

[Snatch Napkin]

I almost wish those Westboro freaks would try to come to West and pull their shit. There are thousands of corn-fed country boys around the area that would seriously fuck them up. I'd make the drive and be one of them.

Stevo

I'll split gas and whatnot with you.

[DallasSleeper]

I don't think the cops would respond very quickly