Fire officials believe deadly Nicetown rowhome collapse was gas explosion
Philadelphia fire officials believe the deadly explosion in the city's Nicetown neighborhood last month was a gas explosion.
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Philadelphia fire officials believe the deadly explosion in the city's Nicetown neighborhood last month was a gas explosion.
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