Local officials issued a shelter-in-place order after an explosion at a Pennsylvania industrial plant injured around a dozen people.
“At this time multiple emergency crews are currently on the scene in Saegertown Pennsylvania, after a massive explosion and fire at an industrial building owned by LORD Corporation. Officials have issued a shelter-in-place order due to potential toxic materials inside the building,” Rawsalerts wrote.
“There are also reports of injuries, though the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown. Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area as the situation continues to develop,” the post added.
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#BREAKING: A shelter-in-place order has been issued after a large explosion and fire broke out at an industrial building owned by LORD Corporation⁰⁰
#Saegertown | #Pennsylvania
At this time multiple emergency crews are currently on the scene in Saegertown Pennsylvania,… pic.twitter.com/LDm3SegJ5r
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Per CBS News:
Multiple people were injured after an explosion and fire at an industrial plant in Saegertown, Crawford County, officials said on Sunday.
According to CBS affiliate WSEE-TV, the incident was reported around 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Parker LORD facility in Saegertown.
ADVERTISEMENTThe facility makes adhesives, coatings, and specialty materials used in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, and oil and gas industries.
Several eyewitnesses told WSEE-TV they heard an explosion, which public safety officials later confirmed. Firefighters were responding to a triggered fire alarm at the facility, and when firefighters went inside the building, the explosion occurred.
As many as 12 people, including five employees and four firefighters, suffered injuries because of the incident. All but one were taken to Meadville Medical Center for treatment; the other was taken to UPMC Hamot, according to WSEE-TV.
MASSIVE EXPLOSION AT PARKER LORD CORP IN PENNSYLVANIA—7 INJURED
A major explosion rocked Parker Lord Corp., a manufacturing plant in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, sending at least 7 people to the hospital.
Parker Lord specializes in adhesives, coatings, and motion control… https://t.co/RsRQvMerUX pic.twitter.com/g7mRlkdXrI
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 9, 2025
“Local officials issued a shelter-in-place order to surrounding businesses and residences as a precaution, which [was] lifted several hours later. The fire has now been isolated. There was major damage to the facility and minor injuries were reported. All injured parties have been or are being treated,” Christopher Farage, the Vice President of International HR and External Affairs at Parker Hannifin, said in a statement, according to CBS News.
“We offer our sincere thanks to the local fire department, emergency management and first responders and wish all of those who were injured a speedy recovery. Once the investigation of the cause of the fire and explosion is complete, we will learn from this incident and continue to place the safety of our team members and our communities as our highest priority,” Farage added.
A massive explosion and fire have broken out at an industrial building owned by LORD Corporation in Saegertown, Pennsylvania.
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– Shelter-in-place order issued due to potential toxic materials
– Multiple emergency… pic.twitter.com/EMzaYyxcuw— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) February 9, 2025
WKBN reports:
UPDATE (3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9): We have an update on the number of people injured in an explosion at LORD Corporation on Sunday.
According to Chuck Lawrence with Saegertown Borough Emergency Management, five Saegertown firefighters, one Edinboro firefighter and seven LORD personnel were injured.
ADVERTISEMENTLawrence said that one of the firefighters was taken to UPMC Hamot.
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