Video from fertilizer plant explosion in Texas

[TitoFan]

I felt sorry for the police and firefighters who were attending the original blaze. They had no chance when that explosion went off.

Yes that is very sad indeed and why it is a dangerous occupation.

Absolutely. Everyone else gets to get as far away as possible. The firefighters have no choice but to try and contain the blaze. It's got to be a horrible, helpless feeling... knowing the explosion could come at any time. It's little consolation, but at least one can hope that all the deaths were instantaneous.