Plumes of smoke billowed into the night sky after an explosion at a metal fabricating plant in southwest Pennsylvania on Thursday evening, January 29.
Footage captured by Larry Thomas shows emergency responders at the scene in Langeloth, as flames continued to burn from within the confines of the plant.
Thomas said the blast “shook houses and was felt over 15 miles [away],” but that “things seemed to be under control by 6:55 pm.”
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The Smith Township confirmed in a statement that there was an explosion at the Langeloth Metallurgical Plant.
“After speaking with Fire and Police, we want to reassure the community that at this time there are no reported casualties and no immediate risk to the public,” the statement said.
CBS reported that according to dispatchers, the blast, which was reported at 6:15 pm, left at least four people requiring hospital treatment. Credit: Larry Thomas via Storyful