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House Explosion Site In Montco Finally Begins Cleanup Process: Reports
Debris cleanup and further investigation kicked off at the site of a residential explosion in Pottstown Borough that killed five people.
POTTSTOWN, PA — Clean up at the site of this spring's deadly house blast began this week, as workers sifted through rubble and investigators continued to gather evidence that may seek to explain why the home exploded, according to local news reports.
Workers and law enforcement officials were out at the site of the deadly Pottstown house explosion on Monday combing through the mess that was left behind after the house blew up, according to a report on 6 ABC.
Four children and their grandmother died in the May 26 house explosion, and officials have thus far declined to speculate on a possible cause.
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Investigators say they are continuing to look into the incident to try and figure out why the home exploded.
PECO previously stated that it does not service natural gas at the home, but it has been reported that propane tanks were located on the property.
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While the explosion led to five deaths, officials later revealed that two dogs were rescued alive after the explosion occurred.
Patch will continue to bring you more information about this investigation as more details become public.
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