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The explosion occurred in the Plum Borough district, located approximately 20 miles east of Pittsburgh.
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Plum Borough Police Chief Lanny Conley reported that the bodies of four adults and one teenager were recovered from the debris. Three individuals were transported to nearby hospitals, with one in critical condition and two receiving treatment and subsequently being discharged.
Over 20 firefighters who responded to the emergency were attended to, mainly due to exhaustion from the heat. Firefighting teams from at least 18 departments worked to contain the flames, receiving support from water tanker trucks from neighboring counties.
The exact cause of the explosion remains unknown at this time. Local authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to this tragic explosion.
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Additionally, the state public utility commission and local utility companies are also participating in the investigation.
Authorities did not have precise information about who was in the house at the time of the explosion or whether there were any visitors present, making it challenging to estimate the exact number of missing individuals.
The event has deeply shocked the community and the entire region, leaving a somber and painful day for the residents of Plum Borough and beyond.