West Explosion

Investigators announced Wednesday that the fire that ultimately led to the explosion of the West Fertilizer plant was "incendiary in nature" and a criminal act.

The Dallas Morning News has named “Those Who Answered The Call At West” as their 2013 Texans of the Year.

A former West paramedic arrested for the possession of bomb-making materials and an unregistered firearm is free today, but still faces trial.

The Chemical Safety Board has conducted an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the West Fertilizer Plant and is now recommending new regulations to prevent future tragedies.

Cities of all sizes are banding together to help the victims of the West fertilizer plant explosion that killed 14, including 10 first-responders. The town of Florence, located about 90 miles south of West, and also has their own volunteer fire department, decided to chip and donate $7450 on Saturday...

The city of West has received an outpouring of support from all corners of the state of Texas after an explosion at a West fertilizer planton Wednesday night.

Twelve bodies have been recovered from the area surrounding the West Fertilizer plant that exploded Wednesday night.

Among those showing support for the victims of the West. Texas explosion are NFL players,some of whom have a close connection to the affected area.

A Facebook page set up to in support of the West Volunteer Fire Department death is honoring the memory of Buck Uptmor of Abbott, TX, a member of the West VFD.A second firefighter with West VFD Morris Bridges, has been identified as one of the deceased. ...

More photos from the explosion yesterday in the small town of West Texas, just north of Waco.