Unnamed law enforcement officer at the scene at the time of explosion, feared missing, has been found. Extent of injuries not known
— Kirsten Crow (@CallerCrow) April 18, 2013
A missing firefighter who was on the scene when the West, Texas, fertilizer plant exploded has been located, according to Waco police Sgt. Patrick Swanton. The firefighter, who also serves as a law enforcement officer, is being treated at the hospital. The full extent of his injuries is unknown.
Police say three to four firefighters are still missing.
Waco Police: No word on number of missing residents; 3 to 4 firefighters missing #WestTX http://t.co/WP7mq2bR0c
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) April 18, 2013
Asked whether or not Swinton knew if 5-15 casualty guesstimate included the 3-4 missing firefights, he said "I don't know." #westexplosion
— Nick Dean (@bynickdean) April 18, 2013
It's believed the firefighters missing are the ones who first responded, sheriff's official says at Waco press conference
— Nick Valencia (@CNNValencia) April 18, 2013
The firefighters who are missing were actively fighting fire at time of the explosion, Swanton says
— Kirsten Crow (@CallerCrow) April 18, 2013
Twitter and Twitchy are praying for the missing firefighters.
My uncle Luckey (fire fighter who was a first responder) is still missing please pray he will be found
— Jenny Fuller (@TheCoachFuller) April 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/KelleyFranks/status/324883323002433536
Lord, protect those that protect others. RT @YNNAustin Waco PD says one firefighter has been located at hospital…others missing…
— Bryan (@jbsnead02) April 18, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and brothers of the volunteer firefighters still missing after the… http://t.co/7X3uUhbGQv
— Shawnee Heights Fire (@Fire_SN_Heights) April 18, 2013
Everyone please pray for the Texas firefighters that are still missing after the fertilizer plant explosion last night. ?
— Dev. (@_dsull) April 18, 2013
Related:
Full Twitchy coverage of the fertilizer plant explosion
