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Mother and six children killed in explosion and fire at Pennsylvania home

Mother and six children killed in explosion and fire at Pennsylvania home

Summary

A mother and her six children died in an explosion and fire at their home in central Pennsylvania. Authorities are investigating, with a propane leak inside the house considered a possible cause.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at a home in Lamar Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
  • Seven people died: mother Sarah Stolzfus, age 34, and her six children aged 3 to 11.
  • Firefighters arrived after a report of an explosion and fire but could not enter because the house was fully on fire.
  • The cause is under investigation; a propane leak inside the home may have caused the explosion.
  • Exterior propane tanks outside the house did not explode or cause the fire.
  • Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom and seeing flames quickly engulf the home.
  • The family had moved into the house only a few months before the incident.
  • Children from the family were often seen playing outside by neighbors.
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