Residents of a town in central Texas were allowed to return to their homes after being evacuated due to an explosion at a fertilizer plant, officials said. The explosion happened Wednesday at the West Fertilizer Co. in the town of West. Fourteen people were killed and a number of homes were destroyed. Evacuated residents were told Saturday that they could return to their homes, UPI quoted officials as saying. It was unclear how many West residents were displaced following the explosion. "I want to dispel any rumors of any health or safety hazards or threats at this time in the city of West," Mayor Pro Tem Steve Vanek said. "It is safe, it is safe, it is safe for our citizens." Residents who were allowed to return to their homes were warned that their access to water, electricity and natural gas will be limited and that they would be subjected to a curfew from sunset until 7 a.m.
