 Police and emergency services control the smoldering debris of the three houses near the explosion site (Picture: AP) 'Three rescues were made and transported to local hospitals,' Assistant Chief of Allegheny County Emergency Services Steve Imbarlina said. 'As of this time, two patients have been released and one remains in critical condition.' Imbarlina also said that a total of 57 firefighters were treated by EMS at the scene for minor issues, including heat-related injuries. 'Out of an abundance of caution yesterday, gas and electric was shut off to the bulk of that community,' Imbarlina said. 'As we speak right now, a plan is in place to restore those services.' Imbarlina also confirmed that a fire marshal's investigation into the origins of the explosion has now begun. Firefighters hose down the ruins of a home in Plum (Picture: AP) Investigators are now searching for the cause of the explosion (Credits: AP) Peoples Natural Gas President Michael Huwar said the company shut off gas to the neighborhood by 11.30am and began conducting testing for gas leaks and 'At this point, we can share that our system was operating as designed,' Huwar said. 'Please understand that this will be a slow and long process,' Imbarlina said. 'This investigation m){kind=link}
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Four adults and one child were killed after a home exploded in Pennsylvania.
A dramatic explosion in the quiet suburban neighborhood of Rustic Ridge shook the small borough of Plum, about 10 miles outside of Pittsburgh, around 10.22am on Saturday morning.
Footage from a neighbor’s doorbell camera captured the explosion, which completely demolished the house in about five seconds.