BREAKING: Mass casualty incident declared as EMS resources respond to explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania. – WPXI-TV Pittsburgh
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Multiple injuries. Medical helicopters dispatched. EMS units pulled from across the region.
“Emergency crews are on the scene of a reported explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. A mass casualty incident has been declared to allow for additional EMS resources from across the region to respond.” https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/explosion-reported-us-steel-clairton-coke-works-multiple-people-injured/FDX2T42G7FF33NUPSTVA3XOIPI/
Allegheny County Health Department is monitoring air quality.
“Allegheny County officials confirm that the Health Department is on site and monitoring the air quality.” https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/explosion-reported-us-steel-clairton-152010686.html
Governor Shapiro confirms state-level response.
“Governor Josh Shapiro released a statement confirming that his administration is in touch with local officials and has offered all available assistance.” https://www.tampafp.com/breaking-mass-casualty-incident-declared-after-explosion-at-pennsylvania-u-s-steel-plant/