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Allegheny County has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in 2025, with the individual from Plum borough experiencing symptoms in mid-July and now recovering at home. The health department has increased surveillance and is investigating the case.
A sixth person has died following a house explosion in Plum, Pennsylvania, which has now claimed the lives of six people, including a child. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with officials considering the possibility of hot water tank issues. Multiple homes were damaged in the blast, leaving the neighborhood resembling a war zone.
Cleanup efforts are underway in Plum Borough after a home explosion in the Rustic Ridge community resulted in the death of five people, the destruction of three homes, and damage to several others. The cause and origin of the explosion are still under investigation, which could take months or even years. The community has rallied together to support one another and first responders, offering donations of food and water. Grief counseling and support services are available for those in need, and the Plum Borough High School will be open for healing and reflection. Planned events in the borough have been canceled in the wake of the tragedy.
A home explosion in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania, has resulted in several houses catching fire and trapping individuals under the rubble. Three people have been hospitalized, while three others remain missing. Two additional homes were leveled, and debris was found nearly 100 yards from the explosion site. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Multiple houses caught fire and one home was completely destroyed after an explosion in Plum Borough. The cause of the explosion and fires is unknown, and it is unclear if there were any injuries. Fire departments were called to the scene to contain the situation.
A man died after a vehicle hit his motorcycle and fled the scene in Plum Borough. The incident resulted in at least one injury. The police are investigating the hit-and-run case.