Reporter 'live-tweets' West, Texas fertilizer explosion one year later [video]

It was one year ago tonight that a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, exploded, killing 15 and wounding countless others. Dallas News reporter Sarah Mervosh recreated the events of that night as they happened.

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#WestTexas 1 year ago I witnessed a tragedy, today I honor those by remembering their sacrifice. #servicebeforeself pic.twitter.com/p3KqrKFcC7

— J9nice (@lost_nice) April 17, 2014

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It's been a year, but the folks of #WestTexas still need our prayers and support. http://t.co/0UKh4x2IzH pic.twitter.com/2dHWwnGCkr

— Rep. Kevin Brady (@RepKevinBrady) April 17, 2014

Remembering #WestTexas today with prayers for strength and peace. #TexasStrong pic.twitter.com/vPzEkiStOw

— Priti Patel ? (@iPriti) April 17, 2014

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I have my favorite little town on my mind today. Thinking of all the victims of the West Explosion and their families. #WestTexas

— Anna Middleton (@annaemiddleton) April 17, 2014

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