A criminal investigation has been launched into the West, Texas fertilizer plant that exploded last month.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says it directed the Texas Rangers to join the McLennan County Sheriff in an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the massive explosion of West Fertilizer Co. on April 17.
“This disaster has severely impacted the community of West, and we want to ensure that no stone goes unturned and that all the facts related to this incident are uncovered,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw, in a statement. “The citizens of McLennan County and Texas must have confidence that this incident has been looked at from every angle and professionally handled.”
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