CBS News Philadelphia was told about 5 p.m. Friday there was at least one explosion followed by a massive fire that sent thick smoke rising from the building.
Despite the destruction witnessed Friday, officials say neighbors don't have to worry about their own well-being."We're not evacuating," Kaag said."No evacuations happening."
The Pa. Emergency Management Agency said earlier Friday that six people were hurt, seven others are still missing, and six people were taken to receive medical attention.The mayor is heartened by her communities' quick and all-hands-on-deck response to the tragedy.As of Friday night, officials had not been in contact with anyone from RM Palmer.
Now, while the investigation into the cause of the explosion continues, so does the rescue operation with nine people still unaccounted for.
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