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The deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history happened 76 years ago, caused by the same chemical in the West explosion. Survivors of the Texas City Disaster recount stories of pain and loss.
Ammonium nitrate, although a useful and potent fertilizer used in farming, has a long, sordid history in the U.S. We've created a map showing which disasters were the deadliest across the nation.
The West fertilizer explosion killed 15 and injured hundreds. Check out this minute-by-minute time line from the official investigation of the ammonium nitrate explosion in 2013.
The West fertilizer explosion happened a decade ago, but the ATF says the case is 'still an active investigation'. The bureau says the 30 tons of ammonium nitrate was intentionally set on fire.