Authorities say the owners of a home that exploded were having issues with their hot water tank, but the cause of the blast remains under investigation. Five people died, including two municipal officials. The explosion last weekend in Plum destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others.
Authorities say five people, including an adolescent, were found dead after a house explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others.
Employees represented by the Communications Workers of America and other staff are on strike following the expiration of their health insurance coverage on Oct. 1.