'It was crazy': Witnesses describe blast from propane explosion at Pennsylvania home

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Friday, June 12, 2026 5:04PM
Witnesses describe blast from propane explosion at Pennsylvania home

CLINTON TWP. Pa. (WPVI) -- Witnesses are describing the moment they saw a massive house explosion in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

"All of a sudden, we heard this explosion. It was crazy. The whole house shook," said Katie Kirmstone. "I thought our house blew up. I'm not kidding. Like, it was this loud rumble - stuff fell off the wall."

"Completely engulfed the house really fast," added John Warden. "When that happened, the second house caught on fire and then there was a second explosion."

The blast damaged at least seven homes and injured several people in Clinton Township, Wayne County, on Thursday morning.

The blast damaged at least seven homes and injured several people in Clinton Township, Wayne County, Thursday morning
The blast damaged at least seven homes and injured several people in Clinton Township, Wayne County, Thursday morning

Investigators believe leaking gas from a propane tank ignited, causing two other propane tanks to explode.

Troopers say an 84-year-old woman was inside the home's kitchen when the blast happened.

She tried to get to her 63-year-old son who was upstairs, but couldn't.

Luckily, he was able to climb out a window to get to safety.

Miraculously, no one was killed.

Three people were injured.

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