As It Happened - May 27, 2022
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4 children and 1 adult died in Pottstown house explosion; cause remains under investigation
Pottstown fire chief Frank Hand said the explosion was one of the worst he’s seen.
Residents react to the damages from the house explosion at the corner of Butler Avenue and Hale Street in Pottstown, Pa.
What you should know
Five people are dead following a house explosion in Pottstown on Thursday evening.
Two others have been hospitalized, one in critical but stable condition, according to Pottstown Borough Manager Justin Keller.
The property that exploded was a twin home with two single-family units. Officials are still investigating what caused the blast.
All Pottstown schools are closed Friday.