VIDEO: 3 hurt as 6 massive blasts rock Mobile, Alabama shipyard

A series of six large blasts on a fuel barge in Mobile, Alabama, rocked the area Wednesday night, critically injuring three. An evacuation zone was set up after firefighters were unable to put out the blaze, which they hope will burn out overnight.

The first blast occurred on a natural gas barge on the east side of the Mobile River at around 8:30pm local time, and was followed shortly afterwards by four more blasts. Fox10 News has reported that the barges may still be carrying hundreds of gallons of gasoline.

Officials said that there were no fatalities, but three victims of the Alabama barge explosion remain in critical condition after being admitted to the University of South Alabama Medical Center for treatment. 

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Caught On Camera: Moment of Texas fertilizer plant explosion

Texas : un nouvelle explosion attendue

Un nouvelle explosion pourrait se produire dans une usine d'engrais de West, non loin de Waco au Texas, rapporte CNN.

Le centre de la localité a été évacué. Six hélicoptères ont participé à l’opération d’évacuation. Toutes les personnes blessées ont été hospitalisées.

Une explosion massive qui pourrait entraîner un bilan très lourd est survenue mercredi soir dans une usine d'engrais de West, non loin de Waco au Texas. A l’heure actuelle, le bilan est de 60 à 70 personnes tuées et de centaines blessées dans cette explosion. /L

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Massive blast rocks Texas fertilizer plant: LIVE UPDATES

A vehicle is seen near the remains of a fertilizer plant burning after an explosion at the plant in the town of West, near Waco, Texas early April 18, 2013 (Reuters / Mike Stone)

A massive explosion has rocked a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas. Hundreds of people were likely injured, state official says. A nursery home was destroyed by the blast and numerous buildings were damaged.

07:00 GMT: West Independent School District campuses will be closed Thursday and Friday. Residents warned to stay away from property, according to local news.

06:49 GMT: High winds in Waco, Texas, make it difficult for helicopter landings and take-offs needed for delivering patients for medical treatment, according to NBC News.

06:47 GMT: Dept of Public Safety concerned with one unexploded tank that is venting gas from fertilizer plant in West, Texas, local media reported.

06:35 GMT: 172 people confirmed hospitalized, 24 people in critical condition, 38-40 people in serious condition and 23 more people en route to be admitted to local hospitals. 

06:29 GMT: Over 100 patients are being treated in two local hospitals, according to media reports. 

06:20 GMT: All roads around the impact zone are blocked off, except to emergency vehicles, NBC reported.

06:10 GMT: Fire is believed to have started in an anhydrous ammonia tank before it spread to the rest of the plant buildings, local media reported. 

06:06 GMT: Mayor of West Tommy Muska told residents to stay inside because of the hydrous gas in the air.

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