Dozens of people have been injured following an explosion at the U.S. Clairton Coke Works plant in Pennsylvania. Video from Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news helicopter, captured fire crews battling flames as ambulances rushed to the scene. Dispatchers confirmed multiple people have been injured. The extent of those injuries is unknown. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is in touch with local officials in the area as they respond to the explosion. Lt. Governor Austin Davis, who grew up to McKeesport, also released a statement: “The Commonwealth is providing whatever resources and manpower are needed to help with emergency response. Please stay away from the area at this time to allow emergency crews to do their job and follow all future guidance from officials for those that live nearby.”Reporter Yazmin Rodriguez spoke with Zachary Buday, who was working close to the scene during the explosion.”Felt like thunder. Shook the scaffold, shook my chest, then shook the building. Then we saw the smoke coming up from the steel mill,” Zachary Buday said.Buday says he didn’t see fire, but spotted the black smoke that was rising from the area. VIDEO FROM SKY 4 Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has crews on the scene and are working to get the latest updates. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
CLAIRTON, Pa. —
Dozens of people have been injured following an explosion at the U.S. Clairton Coke Works plant in Pennsylvania.
Video from Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news helicopter, captured fire crews battling flames as ambulances rushed to the scene.
Dispatchers confirmed multiple people have been injured. The extent of those injuries is unknown.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is in touch with local officials in the area as they respond to the explosion.
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My Administration is in touch with local officials in Clairton, PA as they respond to an explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant this morning. @PEMAHQ and @PAStatePolice are in touch with first responders and have offered all assistance.
The scene is still active, and…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) August 11, 2025
Lt. Governor Austin Davis, who grew up to McKeesport, also released a statement: “The Commonwealth is providing whatever resources and manpower are needed to help with emergency response. Please stay away from the area at this time to allow emergency crews to do their job and follow all future guidance from officials for those that live nearby.”
Reporter Yazmin Rodriguez spoke with Zachary Buday, who was working close to the scene during the explosion.
“Felt like thunder. Shook the scaffold, shook my chest, then shook the building. Then we saw the smoke coming up from the steel mill,” Zachary Buday said.
Buday says he didn’t see fire, but spotted the black smoke that was rising from the area.
VIDEO FROM SKY 4
Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has crews on the scene and are working to get the latest updates.
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