Horrific Pennsylvania explosion captured on camera, 5 killed. Watch video

A horrific video has gone viral in which a house is seen exploding, killing five people, including a 12-year-old boy. As can be seen in a doorbell camera, a house situated on Rustic Ridge Drive in Plum Borough in California, suddenly explodes into pieces. The reason for the explosion is not yet known and the Allegheny County officials have said that it would take months to probe into the incident and come to a conclusion.

Pennsylvania explosion

Plum Police Chief Lanny Conley told journalists that after the medical examination, it has been confirmed that four adults and one child had died in the explosion.

Pennsylvania explosion: 7 treated

If media reports are to be believed, 57 firefighters have been treated for minor burn and heat-related issues. Three other people have been released from the hospital while one is in critical condition. At least other houses were damaged in the blast.

Two of the victims have been identified as Casey Clonz and his son Keegan. Casey worked for People Gas and loved football and gymnastics. Keegan was a member of the youth football team Plum Mustangs and he was about to begin junior high school.

The three other victims of the explosion have not yet been identified.

Pennsylvania explosion: reason not known

The president of People Gas said that the members of the company reached the spot of the explosion within 15 minutes. He further said that the company is trying to find out if the explosion is related to the gas. But the neighbors have said that it is not the first time such an explosion has occurred.

FAQs:

Q1. Where has the explosion taken place?
A1. The explosion has taken place on Rustic Ridge Drive in Plum Borough California. Five people including a 12-year-old have died in the blast.

Q2. What caused the explosion?
A2. The reason for the explosion is not yet known, but the president of Popular Gas has said that it is investing if the blast is somehow related to the gas supply. The authorities have said that it would take months to investigate the reason for the explosion.