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About one hour ago a massive fire began on Highway 271 and has blocked traffic in North Tyler. According to KLTV 7, which is streaming the explosion/fire above, Tyler Welders Supply has gone up in flames - 3539 US 271. Smith County and Winona Fire Department are currently on scene as KLTV reports one firefighter is being treated for heat exhaustion...

More than a dozen ETMC EMS ambulances were dispatched Wednesday night to the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, Texas located just north of Waco.

The deadly fertilizer plant explosion that rocked the small town of West, Texas, on Wednesday night has resulted in many deaths and at least 160 injured. Even though West is a few hours from us, there are still several ways we can help our fellow Texans.

WEST, Texas (AP) -- Rescue workers searched the smoldering ruins of a fertilizer plant Thursday for survivors of a monstrous explosion that leveled homes and businesses in every direction across the Texas prairie. As many as 15 people were feared dead and more than 160 others injured.

The rattled city of Boston and a horrified nation are still looking for answers after two explosions killed three people and injured more than 100 others Monday afternoon near the finish line of the renowned Boston Marathon.

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help? The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways: