US explosion destroys three homes, multiple people missing.
Explosion in Pennsylvania Leaves Three People Unaccounted For
Authorities in western Pennsylvania are searching for three individuals who remain missing after a devastating house explosion. The incident, which occurred in the borough of Plum on Saturday morning, resulted in the destruction of three structures and significant damage to several others.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene following the blast, which took place just before 10:30 a.m. Three injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, according to Allegheny County officials.
Amie Downs, a spokesperson for the county, revealed that rescue teams discovered individuals trapped under debris. One house had exploded, while two others were engulfed in flames. Firefighters from 18 different departments, along with water tankers from Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, worked tirelessly to extinguish the raging flames.
Fire and police are on the scene of a reported house explosion in Plum. Multiple homes are on fire at Rustic Ridge and Brookside drives. pic.twitter.com/X7OrV1c8RN
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George Emanuele, who resides three houses away from the affected property, recounted his brave efforts to assist. Alongside a neighbor, he rushed to the scene before the fire became uncontrollable. Together, they found a man lying in the backyard and managed to drag him to safety.
Jeremy Rogers, a resident living two doors down, shared his experience of the incident. He had been out shopping when he received an alert about a problem at his own house. Upon returning, he witnessed chaos with debris flying everywhere. Thankfully, his family managed to escape unharmed, and he quickly rescued their dog. However, he was unable to locate their three cats.
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