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Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

Summary

A mother and her six children died in an explosion and fire at their home in central Pennsylvania. Authorities believe a propane leak inside the house may have caused the blast, but the exact reason is still being investigated.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened in Lamar Township, Clinton County, near Mill Hall, Pennsylvania.
  • All seven victims were trapped inside the burning house and died.
  • The mother was identified as Sarah Stolzfus, age 34.
  • The children were four sons aged 11, 10, 5, and 3, and two daughters aged 8 and 6.
  • Firefighters could not enter the building because it was fully engulfed in flames.
  • External propane tanks near the house did not explode and were not a factor.
  • Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom and seeing the house covered in flames.
  • The family had moved into the home only a few months before the accident.
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