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McKeesport leaders still waiting for joint investigation of August explosion

By Patrick Damp

September 28, 2022 / 4:50 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

Joint examination still needed of McKeesport explosion site

MCKEESPORT (KDKA) - Local leaders are still waiting on a joint scene examination of an explosion in McKeesport.

The explosion happened at the former YWCA building last month and two people were hurt.

Multiple groups, including the city, gas company, and fire marshal's office still have to examine the scene.

A structural engineer first surveyed the scene to determine what sections can be accessed for further investigation.

It's believed that contractors and subcontractors failed to notify the Pennsylvania One-Call system.

Under state law, anyone digging with powered equipment is required to notify the one-call system.

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Patrick Damp

Patrick Damp is a web producer for CBS Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV, Patrick studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After half a decade in sports communication, Patrick decided to pursue his dream of working in journalism in his hometown and joined the CBS Pittsburgh team in 2019.