WACO, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry says state resources have been mobilized to help local authorities after a fertilizer plant explosion near Waco.
The governor released a statement late Wednesday night, saying state officials are "monitoring developments and gathering information as details continue to emerge about this incident."
The blast occurred shortly before 8 p.m. at West Fertilizer in West, a community about 20 miles north of Waco. Dozens are reported injured. The explosion also caused major damage to surrounding buildings.
It could be heard as far away as Waxahachie, 45 miles to the north.
Perry says "thoughts and prayers are with the people of West, and the first responders on the scene."
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