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Mother and six children die in Pennsylvania house explosion

Mother and six children die in Pennsylvania house explosion

Summary

A mother and her six children died after an explosion and fire destroyed their home in Lamar Township, Pennsylvania. Officials say a propane leak might have caused the explosion, and the fire spread so quickly that firefighters could not rescue the family.

Key Facts

  • The explosion happened at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
  • The mother, Sarah B Stolzfus, was 34 years old.
  • The six children included four boys and two girls, aged 3 to 11.
  • Firefighters found the house fully on fire and could not enter to save the family.
  • A propane leak inside the home is believed to have triggered the explosion.
  • The house was almost completely destroyed and partly collapsed due to the fire.
  • Neighbors heard a loud boom and saw flames quickly engulf the house.
  • Police and fire officials are still investigating the exact cause of the explosion.
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