Associated Press
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. 鈥� An explosion that leveled a home in northeastern Pennsylvania, killing a woman and leaving a man seriously injured, was apparently caused by a propane leak, state police said.
The blast in Jefferson Township, near Scranton, was reported around 2 p.m. Tuesday. It sparked a fire that sent thick smoke spewing high into the air and sent debris flying through the residential neighborhood.
A 75-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while a man was pulled from the home and taken to a hospital. Details on his condition were not disclosed.
The source of the propane leak and what caused it to ignite remains under investigation, state police said.
Creating an effective tabletop training exercise for pre-planning MCI response
Trending
Pinnacle speaker explained how to use the ancient art of storytelling to impact EMS provider identity, resilience and excellence
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts
The on-scene blood transfusion initiative is the first of its kind among major cities in Ohio
After performing an initial assessment, Antoni Simmons, 44, allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from the patient鈥檚 purse