Imagine you're driving and suddenly spot a dark plume of smoke rise into the air off in the distance. In this dramatic video a couple drives towards the smoke, making guesses as to what they are seeing. And imagine your reaction when you discover that someone you know lives in the apartment building in front of you that no longer has walls.

The videos below trace one couple's journey from wondering what happened to the stark reality of the fertilizer factory explosion.

The video is unedited and the language may not be safe for work.

PART 1

PART 2

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