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The explosion was first reported at 8:54 a.m. on Riverview Road in Crescent Township, Allegheny County. Multiple units from several municipalities responded to the scene, along with natural gas workers.Crescent Township house explosion and fire leaves 2 dead and levels home; Pittsburgh-area responders rush to scene as smoke billows into sky
Two people have died in a house explosion in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.www.cbsnews.com
"Severe, absolutely extreme," Chief [Andrew] Tomer said. "I know the reports that the explosion was heard and felt throughout all of Crescent, Moon, into Robinson, across the river. It was a decent size explosion."
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The Allegheny County Fire Marshal and the ATF are investigating the cause of the explosion.
Columbia Gas crews are also on the scene; however, a spokesperson said their company did not serve the home involved. Instead, they said the home that exploded was served by a private gas well on the property.