Plant Explosion Devastates Texas Town, Residents Evacuate

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Fertilizer Plant Explosion Devastates Texas Town, Forces Residents to Evacuate

A fire and resulting explosion at a fertilizer plant has ravaged the small Texas town of West. The massive blast, which occurred around 8 p.m. local time, left surrounding streets in ruins. Ray Suarez reports on the continuing search for survivors and the mounting toll of dead and wounded.

AIR DATE 4/18/13

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