Tragic Plum House Explosion Prompts State Investigation
TL;DR
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal's Office revealed that the house that exploded in Plum, Pennsylvania, was experiencing issues with its hot water tank. However, the cause of the explosion has not been confirmed, and the investigation is ongoing. Five people died in the explosion, and three others were injured. Non-residents are urged to stay away from the explosion site.
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- County says house that exploded in Plum was having hot water tank issues WTAE Pittsburgh
- Pennsylvania Plum house explosion kills 5, including a child: What we know The Washington Post
- Plum house explosion: Cause of deadly blast that killed 5, including child, unknown CBS Pittsburgh
- PG editorial: Plum explosion must be investigated by state Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- With his home in ruins, Plum's high school soccer coach committed to tryouts TribLIVE
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