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Massive Explosion in Pennsylvania Kills Two, Investigation Underway

A severe explosion in Crescent Township, Pennsylvania, resulted in two fatalities and the complete destruction of a home, with authorities actively investigating the cause.

Debris remains after a house explosion on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in Crescent Township, Pa. Allegheny County emergency dispatchers said the blast in Crescent Township in the northwest Pittsburgh suburbs was reported at about 9 a.m. Tuesday. Police, fire and emergency services were dispatched to the scene, dispatchers said. (Tim Robbibaro/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
The scene of a "severe" house explosion in Crescent Township, just outside of Pittsburgh, Tuesday morning March 12, 2024.
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Overview

  • A house explosion in Crescent Township, Pennsylvania, killed two individuals and leveled the residence early Tuesday morning.
  • The explosion was described as 'severe' and 'absolutely extreme,' with its impact felt across neighboring areas.
  • At least two other homes were damaged by the blast, which also caused debris to scatter across a wide area.
  • Emergency services and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating the cause, with a private gas well and propane tanks secured at the scene.
  • The incident prompted calls for the public to avoid the area to allow responders access, marking a tragic event in the small, tight-knit community.