Overview

• A morning explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works injured multiple workers and left others trapped under rubble.
• Allegheny County Emergency Services transported five people from the scene and confirmed there are no fatalities so far.
• Rescue crews continue to comb through collapsed sections of the plant in search of additional victims.
• The county health department has begun monitoring air quality around the facility for potentially hazardous emissions.
• Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator John Fetterman have pledged state assistance and urged safety adherence as the plant—North America’s largest coke operation with a history of fires and pollution disputes—draws increased scrutiny.