Entire town of West, Texas, is being evacuated

The explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, has reportedly killed as many as 60-70 people. (Editor’s note: See update below.)

Now the entire town of West, Texas, is being evacuated.

West, TX is being evacuated. All of it. #WestTX #Waco

— Drew Foster (@foster402) April 18, 2013

The evacuation is reportedly due to fears of a second explosion and/or concerns about toxic fumes.

“@NewsBreaker: BREAKING: CBS 11: Entire town of West Texas under evacuation; toxic fumes may be spreading south”

— Ryan Rocca (@Reporter_Ryan) April 18, 2013

https://twitter.com/duongsheahan/status/324730722214617088

People in West, Texas, being evacuated over fear that fertilizer tank may explode, after major blast at same plant. http://t.co/Ixoi3ZhelC

— You may call me V (@Vidyut) April 18, 2013

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Update, Thursday April 18 at 6:56 am ET:

We are seeing reports this morning that 5-15 people died in the explosion. However, it is possible that the numbers will rise once the sun rises and additional bodies are found.