Explosion in Plum, Western PA - USA

On 12 August, around 10:30 hours (local time), at least five people were killed and several others were injured in a house explosion near Rustic Ridge Drive in Plum. Three houses were destroyed and several others were damaged in the fire that followed the explosion. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

Advice

Avoid the area until relief operations are completed. Follow the advice of local authorities.