Dad Daughter Catch Texas Blast On Video Lose Hearing

I knew this huge fertilizer plant explosion in Waco Texas was bad, but I had no idea just how bad until I researched the incident this morning.. As many news reports put the death toll at around 5, the real number coming out of the effected area clocked-in at a staggering 70 deaths, and that number may still rise much higher.. Below you will find a heart wrenching video of a dad and daughter who lost their hearing video taping the blast from miles away..

CBSDFW – A fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, north of Waco, has injured hundreds and as many as 70 people are feared dead.

However, no official numbers have been released. Meanwhile, the residents of the town of 2,700 are being asked to evacuate due to ammonia fumes after the explosion of West Fertilizer. The plant is located at 1471 Jerry Mashek Drive, just off Interstate-35. School buses and ambulances are being used to evacuate residents from the area.

WARNING ABRUPT SOUND AHEAD: The following video of the blast begins with a dad and daughter watching the fire rage as suddenly the plant blows sky high.