Coroner on scene of house explosion in Lackawanna County
One person flown to the hospital after explosion
Firefighters work at the scene of a house explosion at 1020 Mount Cobb Road in Jefferson Twp.
One person was flown to the hospital and the coroner has arrived at the scene of a reported house explosion in Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Firefighters are working to put out the fire and investigate the cause of the explosion.
The identity of the person who was flown to the hospital has not been released.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
What to do if you are in a house explosion
- If you are in a house explosion, the most important thing to do is to get out of the house as quickly as possible.
- Once you are out of the house, call 911.
- Do not go back into the house until it has been declared safe by the fire department.
How to prevent house explosions
- There are a number of things you can do to prevent house explosions, including:
- Keep flammable materials away from heat sources.
- Do not smoke in bed.
- Have your gas appliances inspected regularly.
- Do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids in your home.
Additional information
- For more information on house explosions, please visit the following websites:
- National Fire Protection Association
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
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