Survivor Uncertain of Future: Neighbor Recalls War-Like Blast in Sewickley Heights as Rebuilding Plans Await Approval
Sewickley Heights, PA — An explosion that demolished a caretaker’s house on a local estate last December remains shrouded in mystery as the homeowner prepares for reconstruction. The incident, which occurred on John Tippins’ extensive property, miraculously left an HVAC technician severely injured but alive, despite the severity of the blast. According to neighbor Rich Engler, who was drawn to the scene by the force of the explosion, he found the technician disoriented, wandering through …