Three houses were completely destroyed by fire due to a terrible explosion in a house in the American state of Pennsylvania. One person died due to fire while three people have been transferred to the hospital.
In the footage circulating on social media, it can be seen that flames and smoke are rising from a house after the explosion. Many houses in the neighbourhood have been damaged.
Three houses were completely destroyed by fire due to a terrible explosion in a house in the American state of Pennsylvania. One person died due to fire while three people have been transferred to the hospital. In the footage circulating on social media, it can be seen that flames and smoke are rising from a house after the explosion. Many houses in the neighbourhood have been damaged.
The aftermath of the explosion and fire can be seen in aerial footage of the neighbourhood, which shows three structures completely burned to the ground, surrounded by heavy debris that has engulfed nearby lawns and homes. is covered. Several cars can also be seen burnt black and smoking near the burnt area.
"I heard this 'boom.' It was so loud it woke me up. I thought it was the thunder from last night's storms," neighbour Alexis Typinski told WTAE. "My water bottle fell on me right away. I was shaking. It scared me so bad."
As of 4:30 p.m. local time, the area was also considered an "active scene" and people were expected there by first responders. Plum is about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
Gas was shut off to the area while emergency crews worked on the scene, officials said at a news conference, adding that several representatives from various gas companies were on the scene.
