Flames engulfed a house after an apparent explosion in Plum, Pennsylvania, a suburb northeast of Pittsburgh. There was a house explosion on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The explosion occurred at approximately 10:22 a.m. in the Rustic Ridge community. Three structures were destroyed and at least a dozen more were damaged. Four people were killed and one person is missing.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. However, authorities believe that it may have been caused by a gas leak. The explosion sent a large fireball into the air and debris was scattered over a wide area.
First responders arrived on the scene quickly and were able to rescue several people from the burning homes. However, four people were killed and one person is still missing. The search for the missing person is ongoing.
The explosion has caused a lot of damage in the Rustic Ridge community. Several homes have been destroyed and many others have been damaged. The Red Cross is providing assistance to those who have been affected by the explosion.