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WEST, TX - APRIL 18: A Texas State Trooper stops people from entering the neighberhood around the West Fertilizer Company April 18, 2013 in West, Texas. A fiery explosion that damaged or destroyed buildings within a half-mile radius ripped through the facility last night, injuring more than 160 people and killing an unknown number of others.

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  • Residents honor lost, but Texas blast toll unknown

    early Friday morning, and authorities may release more information about the death toll later in the day, said Texas State Trooper D.L. Wilson. "Hopefully," he said.Even without a full picture of the loss of life, what was becoming clear was that the town's   Read more »

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