Explosion at Vinton steel mill caused by rain and molten material

Vinton Explosion captured on home security cameras.

VINTON, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) – A large explosion rang out Saturday night at the Vinton Border Steel mini-mill, which prompted residents in the area to contact local authorities.

According to the West Valley Fire Department, the incident was caused when water (rainwater) that had collected in a large kettle came in contact with molten slag (leftover material)…

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