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West Plant Explosion (credit: Getty Images)

Agency Studying West Fertilizer Plant Fire & Explosions To Prevent Similar Occurance

It was one month ago when the West Fertilizer Company plant exploded, killing 15 people and injuring 200 others.

2013/05/17

West One Month Later, Cause Of Blast Still Undetermined

After a nearly one month long investigation involving 29 state and federal agencies and more than 100 people, the state fire marshal and ATF say they have ruled the cause of the fire undetermined.

2013/05/16

The West Fertilizer Company, shown from the air, lies in ruins on April 18, 2013 in West, Texas. (credit: Getty Images)

Authorities: Crime Not Ruled Out In West Explosion

One month after a fire triggered a massive blast in West, Texas killing 15 people, officials on Thursday had to declare the cause of the blaze as “undetermined.”

2013/05/16

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Willie Nelson Raises $125K For West & Abbott Volunteer Firefighters

At the West Volunteer Fire Department, a day of mixed emotions. As they continue to mourn their seven firefighters killed when the West Fertilizer Company plant exploded, they take comfort in the generosity of country superstar Willie Nelson.

2013/05/13

Texas’ Elite Search & Rescue Team Recalls Finding Closure In West

When the fertilizer plant in West exploded, Texas Task Force One was called in to search the area closest to the plant for survivors. They didn’t find any.

2013/05/08

Firefighter Who Survived West Explosion Says Blast Blew Him Out Of His Boots

Robert Payne was one of the first responders to rush to fight a fire at a West fertilizer plant last month.

2013/05/08

Mugshot of accused fake firefighter Terrance King. (credit: Dallas County Sheriff’s)

PD: Fake Firefighter Went To Station For A Ride-A-Long

A 21-year-old man is behind bars this morning after trying to pass himself off as a member of Dallas Fire Rescue.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/01

Plano Firefighter’s Organ Donation Saves Two Lives

There was an emotional meeting between the family of a Plano firefighter and two of the lives he helped save through organ donation.

2013/04/17

Homeowner Says 911 Hung Up On Them

Home video shows just how intense the flames are as they consume John and Lori Helsley’s house.

2013/03/30

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Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Training At DFW Airport

A new multi-million dollar expansion at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport means better training for airport firefighters around the world.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/20

Firefighter boots are seen on the ground. (credit: Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Peers Pitch In To Help Sick Southlake Firefighter

From his hospital bed at UT Southwestern’s St. Paul University Hospital in Dallas, Randy Potter looks over at his helmet. It’s got the number 479 on it and it’s the one he uses when he’s fighting fires.

2013/03/10

Woman Arrested For Hit And Run On Balch Springs Firefighter

Balch Springs Police have arrested a 69-year-old woman for allegedly ramming a firefighter with her car while he attempted to direct traffic in January.

2013/02/05

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