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An unconfirmed report of as many as 10 buildings are on fire including the West Middle School.
There are injuries and possible entrapments of people.
A triage area has been set up to treat injured.
One woman called News Channel 25 as she was on the interstate going through West, and the explosion blew her car from one lane into the next. Her vehicle was covered with blast material.
Buildings as far north as Hillsboro shook from the explosion and windows were blown out as far away as Abbott.
The Rest Haven nursing home has been damaged. 150 survivors from the nursing home have been taken to the West community center.
West city hall building was also damaged.
Our reporter on the scene says a man in a gas mask came up to him and told him to leave the area. Officials fear of possible second explosion.
The first of the injured were coming into Hillcrest Hospital at 9:36 p.m. A dozen people have been transported to the hospital by ambulance.
More than 20 people have been transported to the Scott & White Hospital by private vehicle.
Red Cross is en route to the scene. An emergency response vehicle from Waco is being sent to the scene with a trailer of supplies.
Family Members worried about loved ones can call 254-202-1100.
Carter Bloodcenter in Waco will be taking blood donations at 9 a.m. Thursday morning.
11,000+ are without power in West.
Blair's Cove Apartments are offering housing to those who need it. 25+ units are available. Their number is 254-447-0810.
Central Texas Urgent Care is taking in people with non-life threatening injuries. They have two locations in Waco: 1201 Hewitt Dr. and 1135 Loop 340.
West ISD says all campuses are closed Thursday and Friday. Further announcements will be made this weekend.
Command post has been moved to Tokyo Rd. and Reagan.
Aquilla ISD is opening its facilities for those seeking refuge. Please report to the gym entrance.
All the schools at Gholson ISD have been opened to be used as shelters.
The FAA has placed a temporary flight restriction over airspace around the explosion site. Only emergency aircraft is allowed.
Scott & White Hospital in Temple says one patient was delivered to the McLane Children's Hospital.
Hillcrest Hospital CEO Glenn Robinson says 61 patients have been sent to the hospital and 44 of them are in serious condition. Two kids have been transported to the McLane Children's Hospital. He is calling the situation a "code green," which is code for a disaster. About 250-300 additional staff have been called in to help.
West Police Department have called for a mass evacuation.
First Baptist Church of Lott says they're taking in refugees at 228 Wildcat Cr. Lott, TX. Their number is 254-829-2321.
Turner's in downtown Waco is taking refugees with pets. They are located at 721 Austin Ave. Contact Shane Turner at 254-644-7904.
Four patients have been admitted to Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Two of the four are in critical condition.
The Home Depot in Bellmead will be opened all night. They are located at 1803 N. Interstate 35. Their number 254-867-8575.
Sykora Family Ford in West opening their doors for families affected. Their number is 254-826-5314. They are located at 519 S. George Kacir Dr.
There are injuries and possible entrapments of people.
A triage area has been set up to treat injured.
One woman called News Channel 25 as she was on the interstate going through West, and the explosion blew her car from one lane into the next. Her vehicle was covered with blast material.
Buildings as far north as Hillsboro shook from the explosion and windows were blown out as far away as Abbott.
The Rest Haven nursing home has been damaged. 150 survivors from the nursing home have been taken to the West community center.
West city hall building was also damaged.
Our reporter on the scene says a man in a gas mask came up to him and told him to leave the area. Officials fear of possible second explosion.
The first of the injured were coming into Hillcrest Hospital at 9:36 p.m. A dozen people have been transported to the hospital by ambulance.
More than 20 people have been transported to the Scott & White Hospital by private vehicle.
Red Cross is en route to the scene. An emergency response vehicle from Waco is being sent to the scene with a trailer of supplies.
Family Members worried about loved ones can call 254-202-1100.
Carter Bloodcenter in Waco will be taking blood donations at 9 a.m. Thursday morning.
11,000+ are without power in West.
Blair's Cove Apartments are offering housing to those who need it. 25+ units are available. Their number is 254-447-0810.
Central Texas Urgent Care is taking in people with non-life threatening injuries. They have two locations in Waco: 1201 Hewitt Dr. and 1135 Loop 340.
West ISD says all campuses are closed Thursday and Friday. Further announcements will be made this weekend.
Command post has been moved to Tokyo Rd. and Reagan.
Aquilla ISD is opening its facilities for those seeking refuge. Please report to the gym entrance.
All the schools at Gholson ISD have been opened to be used as shelters.
The FAA has placed a temporary flight restriction over airspace around the explosion site. Only emergency aircraft is allowed.
Scott & White Hospital in Temple says one patient was delivered to the McLane Children's Hospital.
Hillcrest Hospital CEO Glenn Robinson says 61 patients have been sent to the hospital and 44 of them are in serious condition. Two kids have been transported to the McLane Children's Hospital. He is calling the situation a "code green," which is code for a disaster. About 250-300 additional staff have been called in to help.
West Police Department have called for a mass evacuation.
First Baptist Church of Lott says they're taking in refugees at 228 Wildcat Cr. Lott, TX. Their number is 254-829-2321.
Turner's in downtown Waco is taking refugees with pets. They are located at 721 Austin Ave. Contact Shane Turner at 254-644-7904.
Four patients have been admitted to Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Two of the four are in critical condition.
The Home Depot in Bellmead will be opened all night. They are located at 1803 N. Interstate 35. Their number 254-867-8575.
Sykora Family Ford in West opening their doors for families affected. Their number is 254-826-5314. They are located at 519 S. George Kacir Dr.
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