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Philadelphia Gas Leak Causes Mass Evacuations Near Central High School

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On the morning of February 27, 2025, a gas line rupture in Northwest Philadelphia led to the evacuation of over 3,000 people, including students from Central High School and residents of Regency Village apartments. The explosion occurred around 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of West Olney Avenue and 18th Street, after a private contractor struck a 20-inch natural gas main during construction work. Though no injuries were reported, the accident caused widespread panic, road closures, and temporary displacement of residents. Emergency crews swiftly controlled the leak, and by 10:30 a.m., the situation was stabilized. The incident is currently under investigation, raising concerns about contractor negligence and premises liability in Philadelphia.

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Reading Candy Factory Explosion Lawyer

Explosion Accident, Fatal Accident, Gas Explosion, Pennsylvania, Reading, Wrongful Death ,

According to the local Police Department, two people lost their lives and nine are still unaccounted for after an explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, PA on March 24, 2023. The explosion started a 4-alarm fire which resulted in the fatalities at the R.M. Palmer Company on 77 S. 2nd Ave, West Reading, PA 19611. Sadly, the wrongful death toll is expected to increase. An experienced gas explosion lawyer in Reading PA is available at the Trapani Law Firm to help with free consultations.

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Pennsylvania Wrongful Death By Propane Heater Explosion

Fatal Accident, Gas Explosion, Pennsylvania, Products Liability, Wrongful Death

A hunter suffered his Pennsylvania wrongful death when his propane heater exploded in Wayne County PA on December 7, 2019. The 81-year-old hunter’s portable propane heater malfunctioned causing a product liability wrongful death explosion in Texas Township PA, north of Scranton Pennsylvania. Police in Wayne County said the propane heater malfunctioned around 12:45 p.m. The fire marshal was called in to investigate the product liability explosion and the Wayne County coroner will conduct a Pennsylvania wrongful death autopsy this week.

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Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Explosion Alberdeen Road Luzerne County

Fatal Accident, Gas Explosion, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

A Dorrance Township home explosion on Alberdeen Road caused at least one Pennsylvania wrongful death on May 17, 2019 near Wilkes Barre PA and Mountain Top PA. The Luzerne County house explosion took place around 1:30 a.m. There is no word yet if this was a gas explosion. Sadly, a second person is still missing. A 20-yea-old male was injured and taken to the hospital due to the Luzerne County explosion. Pennsylvania State Police, fire crews and the Luzerne County Coroner were on scene of the Pennsylvania wrongful death explosion. The home explosion investigation is ongoing. 

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Lehigh Valley House Fire Explosion Causes Wrongful Death

Burn Injury, Fatal Accident, Gas Explosion, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

A Lehigh Township home fire caused by an explosion caused the Lehigh Valley wrongful death of at least one person on January 21, 2019. Sadly, a 36-year-old man and his 10-year-old son are currently unaccounted for. Firefighters reported to the Lehigh Valley house fire scene around 12:45 a.m. The Northampton County Coroner was also on scene of the Lehigh Township home explosion. Firefighters were able to get the house fire under control around 3:30 a.m. Crews from Lehigh County and Northampton County were brought in to help fight the Lehigh Valley home explosion fire.

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Allentown Wrongful Death Caused by Car Explosion

Allentown, Car accidents, Gas Explosion, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

An Allentown personal injury explosion took place on Turner Street and Seventh Street on September 29, 2018. The Allentown explosion caused three Lehigh Valley wrongful deaths. Lehigh County Coroner ruled that all three individuals died of traumatic personal injury. The Allentown explosion scene is scheduled to reopen on October 3, 2018. Officials said the Allentown wrongful death scene needed to be sanitized after the Center City explosion. The Allentown accident investigation is ongoing.

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Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Accident at Pikel’s Top Tier Fuels

Burn Injury, Gas Explosion, Pennsylvania, Workplace Accident, Wrongful Death

An employee of Pickel’s Top Tier Fuels was killed in a Pennsylvania Wrongful Death accident on July 5, 2018. A car crashed into the Pennsylvania gas station creating a fire that lead to the 52-year-old employee’s wrongful death. Sadly, A fire engulfed the building where she was working. Pennsylvania State Police said two men in the car were traveling north on Route 119 when they lost control of their vehicle. The Pennsylvania wrongful death accident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday July 5, 2018.

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Liberty Gas Explosion Causes Personal Injury Near Philadelphia

Burn Injury, Gas Explosion, Personal Injury, Philadelphia

A Pennsylvania gas explosion in Bensalem Township, north of Philadelphia PA, caused severe personal injury to two workers. One male worker is in critical condition at a local hospital with serious burn injuries. Another is still trapped underground due to the Liberty gas explosion. Firefighters from Philadelphia PA responded to the Pennsylvania gas explosion. Some local Pennsylvania residents were evacuated as a precaution. The gas explosion took place around 5:00 p.m. The Liberty gas explosion is under further investigation.

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Wrongful Death Pronounced at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

Gas Explosion, Lehigh Valley, Products Liability, Wrongful Death

A 75-year-old man suffered a wrongful death accident when his RV stove malfunctioned on June 3, 2018. The Lehigh County Coroner pronounced the man dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest according to the morgue manager. Sadly, the 75-year-old man sustained serious burns as a result of the fire. His wrongful death was ruled an accident. The RV fire broke out around 6:00 a.m. when he attempted to light the pilot light on a stove in the RV. There is no word as to whether the stove malfunctioned due to some sort of product liability.

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Bethlehem House Fire Displaces Family

Gas Explosion, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

On July 24, 2017, a fire broke out on a third floor of a Bethlehem house located on Elizabeth Avenue. At least one family has been displaced because of the Bethlehem fire. A second couple may also have to seek temporary housing. Bethlehem fire fighters did an excellent job keeping the fire from spreading to nearby houses. Bethlehem fire officials asked the American Red Cross for help arranging housing and food for all parties affected by this tragic house fire. Thankfully, no personal injuries have been reported at this time.

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