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1 dead after fire and explosion at Chester County, Pennsylvania home

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One person was killed after a fire and multiple explosions at a home in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.

Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS said crews were dispatched to the fire just before 5 a.m. on the 200 block of Hunter's Run Road.

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A house went up in flames and an explosion occurred on the 200 block of Hunter's Run Road in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania on Friday morning. East Brandywine Fire Company

Firefighters arrived and saw a large column of smoke coming from the fire, and went after it as a defensive operation – trying to prevent the fire from spreading.

The house collapsed due to the fire and one person was found dead at the scene.

The fire was placed under control just after 6 a.m. and an ambulance cleared the scene just before 8 a.m.

Several neighboring fire companies responded including the East Brandywine Fire Company.

The Honey Brook Fire Company said drivers should use caution and avoid the area.

We're working to confirm more information on what caused the fire and if there are any other injuries.

Chopper 3 arrived on the scene in the 6 a.m. hour when firefighters were spraying water on smoking hotspots.

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This is a developing story and will be updated.

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