Two individuals discovered deceased following house explosion and fire in Pennsylvania

One man and one woman were found dead at the scene of a house explosion and fire in Pennsylvania Tuesday morning, authorities said.

The explosion in Crescent Township, just outside of Pittsburgh, was reported at 8:54 a.m., local officials said.

The home was completely leveled by the blast, and the fire was throughout the house’s foundation and along the hillside, authorities said.

“We all felt and heard the explosion,” Allegheny County Division Fire Chief Andrew Tomer said at a news conference. “You could feel it in your chest.”

No injuries have been reported, Tomer said.

“When the explosion happened, I thought either a truck hit our building or something happened within our factory,” John Bundy, who works at a factory in the area, told ABC News. “We saw, like, a mushroom cloud explosion.”

Bundy said he and his nephew “jumped in my truck and we drove to try to find the scene. And when we got there, we were along with two other gentlemen first on the scene that saw what was going on. And, we — with caution — ran up to the house.”

Bundy said another man “ran right into the flames and was screaming and asking for survivors. And it was just really impressive to see.”

“We did see a lady come out of her house with the windows were all blown out, and she was holding a baby,” Bundy said. “She said her parents lived [at the house that exploded]. And we went to her right away because obviously, you know, she needed consoling. And, it was just a bad scene.”

“It was complete devastation when we first arrived on scene,” Tomer said.

“The whole lot was just completely leveled — nothing remaining,” Logan Barcia, Bundy’s nephew, said.

At least two other homes were damaged, Tomer said.

The cause of the explosion has not been determined, officials said.

“There was natural gas on site from a private well. There was also propane on site from a private well,” Tomer said.

ABC News’ Chris Looft contributed to this report.

Two individuals were tragically discovered deceased following a house explosion and fire in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred in a residential neighborhood, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving many wondering what could have caused such a devastating event.

The explosion and subsequent fire completely destroyed the home, leaving behind only charred remnants of what was once a place of comfort and safety. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, battling the flames and working tirelessly to extinguish the fire and search for any survivors.

Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain as two individuals were found deceased amidst the rubble. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of their families. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with authorities working to determine what led to this tragic outcome.

House explosions are rare but can have catastrophic consequences, causing not only physical damage but also emotional trauma for those involved. In this case, the loss of two lives has left a community grieving and searching for answers.

As investigations continue, it is important for homeowners to be aware of the potential risks associated with gas leaks, faulty appliances, or other factors that could lead to a house explosion. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent such disasters from occurring, ensuring the safety of those living in the home.

In times of tragedy, it is important for communities to come together to support one another and offer comfort to those who have been affected. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims and all those impacted by this devastating event. May we all strive to prevent such tragedies from happening again in the future.