Note the proximity of the Middle School, approximately 1,000 feet from the center of the blast radius. For comparison,
that's about the distance from the Discovery School
hallway to the North Bullitt High School Gym.

“The fire and explosion at West Fertilizer was preventable. It should never have occurred. It resulted from the failure of a company to take the necessary steps to avert a preventable fire and explosion.” -- Chairman of the Chemical Safety Board

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