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Plum Community Rallies Together, Raises Over $875K for Families Impacted by House Explosion

Plum, Pennsylvania – A devastating house explosion in the Rustic Ridge subdivision left a dozen families homeless or with severe damages to their properties. The blast took the lives of six neighbors and displaced numerous families due to collateral damage. Community support poured in for Rafal Kolankowski and his family, who found themselves in need of additional assistance beyond what insurance could cover. Fundraisers organized by the Plum community and other sources raised an impressive …

six dead in massive home explosion in Plum Borough, PA

Plum Borough, Pennsylvania – A devastating home explosion in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood has left six people dead, marking 2023 as the deadliest year for gas-related explosions in nearly two decades. The tragic incident underscores a growing concern surrounding the safety of homes and buildings across the country. Investigative correspondent Angie Moreschi sheds light on the alarming trend of catastrophic explosions involving natural gas and propane. The surge in fatalities raises questions about the underlying …

tragic home explosion in Plum Borough claims six lives as experts warn of aging infrastructure risks

Plum Borough, PA – A tragic incident unfolded in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood, just east of Pittsburgh, where a horrific home explosion claimed the lives of six individuals. The explosion, caught on a doorbell camera, marked the deadliest nationwide in 2023. This devastating event brought to light the alarming increase in catastrophic gas-related home and building explosions last year, making 2023 the deadliest year for such incidents since 2004. Amidst the wreckage, experts like fire …