Man taken to hospital with severe burns after explosion levels house in Sewickley Heights
The explosion happened on Backbone Road exploded on Tuesday evening.
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The explosion happened on Backbone Road exploded on Tuesday evening.
A witness told CBS affiliate WKRC that the explosion felt like "an earthquake."
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All three victims were taken to hospitals in Pittsburgh.
Three homes were destroyed and a dozen others were damaged in the blast.
Local business owners are stepping up to help the Plum Borough community and the people affected by the Rustic Ridge home explosion.
"The whole neighborhood banded together. It is very nice to see everyone helping people."
As families pick up the pieces, the rest of the Plum community is stepping up with food, water, boxes, and anything folks could need.
Five victims were recovered from the scene and another person remains in critical condition following the house explosion.
Explosions occurred in Plum in 2022, 2008, and 1996.
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