An explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania left five people dead and two missing, as of Sunday afternoon.
The blast leveled R.M. Palmer building 2 and damaged building 1. Investigators are now working to determine what caused the blast.
On Saturday morning, officials said there was a"sign of hope" after finding a person in the rubble who was still alive.A UGI Utilities spokesperson said crews were brought in after damage from the blast led to the release of gas that was helping to feed the fire. Frank DeJesus, whose daughter was working in the building next door at the time of the blast, said employees at the plant complained about smelling gas throughout the day.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the explosion site on Saturday and pledged resources for first responders to continue rescue efforts.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2 dead, 7 missing after explosion rocks Pennsylvania chocolate factoryDEVELOPING: Two people are dead and seven others are missing after an explosion rocked a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania, authorities say.
Read more »
2 dead and at least 9 unaccounted for after explosion rocks Pennsylvania chocolate factoryBetween six and eight people were also taken for medical attention after the blast.
Read more »
Explosion at R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in Pennsylvania leaves 2 dead, others missing and injuredA devastating explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. Chocolate Factory left two people dead, nine missing and eight injured. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the blast.
Read more »
Explosion at R.M. Palmer Chocolate Factory in Pennsylvania kills two, injures eightAn explosion Friday evening at the R.M. Palmer Chocolate Factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, left two confirmed dead and eight injured, along with five others still missing.
Read more »
Explosion at R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in Pennsylvania leaves 3 dead, company offers condolencesThree people were confirmed dead after a historic chocolate factory, the R.M. Palmer Factory, in Pennsylvania exploded on Friday night.
Read more »
Explosion at R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in Pennsylvania leaves 4 dead, 3 still missingFour people are dead, three are still unaccounted for as recovery efforts continue after a West Reading, Pennsylvania, chocolate factory explosion Friday night.
Read more »