PA - Explosion at US Steel plant leaves people trapped under rubble.

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CLAIRTON, Pa. —
Emergency responders are on scene as heavy smoke rises from U.S. Clairton Coke Works plant. A source tells Pittsburgh's Action News 4 an explosion occurred at the plant.

Video from Sky 4, Pittsburgh's only news helicopter, shows fire crews battling flames.

Dispatchers confirmed multiple people have been injured. The extent of those injuries is unknown.

Clairton Mayor Rich Lattanzi posted the following: "Just a report of an explosion! Asking for multiple ambulances! My prayers go out to anyone involved in this tragedy and their families and community."

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is in touch with local officials in the area as they respond to the explosion.

Two dead, multiple injured after explosions at US Steel Clairton Coke plant

Pittsburgh Action News 4 has confirmed at least two people have died and nine others have been injured after multiple explosions occurred at the U.S. Clairton Coke plant in Pennsylvania.

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2 dead, 10 injured after explosions at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania

The Clairton Coke Works is considered the largest coking operation in North America and one of four major U.S. Steel plants in Pennsylvania.

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An Allegheny County emergency services spokesperson, Kasey Reigner, said one person died and two were currently believed to be unaccounted for. Multiple other people were treated for injuries, Reigner said.

 

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Explosion 'like thunder' rocks Pa. steel plant; 1 dead, multiple injuries: Live updates

Authorities said one fatality has been confirmed in an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works facility outside of Pittsburgh.

www.usatoday.com

"At this point, officials can confirm there has been one fatality in connection with this incident. Two people are currently believed to be unaccounted for, and multiple individuals have been treated for additional injuries," the statement said.

First responders were trying to rescue people trapped in the rubble, the Associated Press reported, adding that the number of injured is in the dozens.

 

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1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped after explosion at U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania

An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh has left dozens injured or trapped under the rubble, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue them.

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"We need answers. We need them now.": Woman's brother missing after US Steel plant explosions

Trisha Quinn is searching for her brother who she says was working at the time of multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant in Pennsylvania.

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Explosions at US Steel Clairton plant captured on timelapse video

A timelapse from the Breathe Project captured an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant in Pennsylvania.

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Drone video shows aftermath of explosions at US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant

Video from Drone 4 shows the rubble and devastation left behind by the blast.

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Gov. Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Davis among officials responding to U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosions

Officials across the state of Pennsylvania are reacting following the deadly explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant.

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Health department advising residents near U.S. Steel plant explosion to stay inside

The health department is asking residents near the plant to stay inside, close all windows and doors, and set HVAC systems to recirculate.

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Explosions at US Steel plant leaves two dead, 10 injured

Multiple explosions on Monday at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh killed two people and injured 10 others, according to the company and local authorities.

www.reuters.com

• Two people, including missing employee, confirmed dead
• Cause of the explosion is not known
• Clairton Coke Works is the largest coke manufacturing facility in the US
• Nippon Steel recently acquired U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion

 

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U.S. Steel said that a heating and cooling failure in one of the plant's batteries resulted in a buildup of flammable materials that ignited and caused the boom.

Leaders called it a rare occurrence and the impacted battery was taken off line.

A look at past incidents reported at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works

2 people were killed and numerous others were injured when multiple explosions happened at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant on Monday.

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