6 dead, 10 homes still uninhabitable a week after Pennsylvania explosion.
Explosion in Plum Leaves Three Houses Destroyed and Ten Uninhabitable
In a devastating incident near Pittsburgh, an explosion on August 12 claimed the lives of six people and left a trail of destruction. The blast in Plum completely leveled one home and engulfed two neighboring houses in flames. County officials have now confirmed that the three houses at the center of the explosion will need to be torn down, while an additional ten homes are currently uninhabitable.
The aftermath of the explosion has prompted the need for structural engineers to inspect the ten uninhabitable homes and determine the next steps. The investigation into the origin and cause of the explosion is still ongoing, with the county fire marshal’s office leading the efforts.
All six victims were found on the property of the home that exploded, according to an Allegheny County spokesperson. One victim was discovered outside of the garage area, while four others were located in the basement. The sixth victim was rescued from the rear yard but unfortunately succumbed to their injuries at a trauma center several days later.
The state Department of Environmental Protection has ruled out the possibility of natural gas from an abandoned underground mine causing the explosion. Authorities are now focusing on the homeowners’ reported issues with their hot water tank as part of the investigation into the cause.
The response to the incident involved the combined efforts of at least 38 fire departments, three police departments, and eight EMS agencies from Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Their swift actions helped contain the flames and provide assistance at the scene.
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