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West Fertilizer Plant Explosion
- The West Fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas on April 17, 2013, was a mass casualty event.
- Paramedic Bryce Reed, despite personal loss, bravely coordinated relief efforts.
Cause of the Explosion
- The explosion's cause was ammonium nitrate exposed to extreme heat from a fire.
- Investigators considered electrical fire, a golf cart malfunction, or arson as possible fire starters.
Bryce Reed's Arrest
- Bryce Reed, initially hailed as a hero, was later found to have made false claims about his involvement and relationship with a deceased firefighter.
- He was arrested for possessing bomb-making materials, though its connection to the explosion remained unclear.