Mother, 6 children killed in home explosion, fire in North-Central Pennsylvania

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Monday, April 20, 2026 11:31AM
Mother, 6 children killed in home explosion, fire in North-Central Pennsylvania

CLINTON COUNTY, PA. (WPVI) -- Tragedy struck a community in North-Central Pennsylvania over the weekend.

An explosion and fire killed seven people, including six children, in Clinton County.

The blast leveled the home.

Authorities identified the victims as 34-year-old Sarah Stolzfus, as well as four boys and two girls, ranging in age from three to 11 years old.

First responders believe a propane leak inside the home may have caused the blast.

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