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The community's resilience is evident as residents attempt to comprehend the scope of the tragedy. The ATF and FBI have taken prominent roles in the probe, ensuring that all aspects—from the cause of the explosion to potential safety lapses—are thoroughly examined.
Witness Accounts and The Extent of the Damage
Residents living miles from the blast site recounted feeling the explosion distinctly. Peyton Kennedy, a local reporter, described how some residents, even those 15-20 minutes away, could hear or felt the blast. A woman named Tammy Clark, closer to the scene, described her experience of waking up to the loud explosion that shook her home and caused her power to fluctuate.