‘Complete devastation.’ Crescent fire chief confirms 2 dead in house explosion

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A reported explosion and fire at a home in the 1400 block of Riverview Road in Crescent drew emergency responders Tuesday morning.
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A chair is seen on the debris at the site of a fatal house explosion in the Township of Crescent on Tuesday.
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A neighbor tries to repair her damaged window at the site of a fatal house explosion on Tuesday.
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A danger alarm flag at the site of a fatal house explosion on Tuesday.

WTAE
A reported explosion and fire at a home in the 1400 block of Riverview Road in Crescent drew emergency responders Tuesday morning.

Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Debris at the scene of a reported explosion and fire at a home on the 1400 block of Riverview Road in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.
Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Alleghany County officials and responders are seen on the remains of a house at the site of a fatal house explosion in the Township of Crescent on Tuesday.

Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Debris at the scene of a reported explosion and fire at a home on the 1400 block of Riverview Road in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.

WTAE
The aftermath of a reported explosion and fire at a home in Crescent Township.

Allegheny County
Allegheny County Emergency Services assists first responders in Crescent Township following a house explosion on the 1400 block of Riverview Road on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Crescent Fire Chief Andrew Tomer addresses the media following a fatal house explosion on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024.

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Columbia Gas says the Crescent home involved in the explosion was served by a private well.
Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Crescent Fire Chief Andrew Tomer addresses the media following a fatal house explosion on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024.

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Debris at the scene of a reported explosion and fire at a home on the 1400 block of Riverview Road in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.

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Debris at the scene of a reported explosion and fire at a home on the 1400 block of Riverview Road in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.
Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Crescent Fire Chief Andrew Tomer addresses the media following a fatal house explosion on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024.

Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Debris at the scene of a reported explosion and fire at a home on the 1400 block of Riverview Road in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.
Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
Alleghany County officials and responders are seen on the remains of a house at the site of a fatal house explosion in the Township of Crescent on Tuesday.
Massoud Hossaini | TribLive
A piece of debris is seen on a tree at the site of a fatal house explosion in the Township of Crescent on Tuesday.


















