A quiet stretch of Pentz Lane near Curwensville in Clearfield County turned into a disaster zone early Monday morning after an explosion flattened a house, sending two people to the hospital and leaving the property largely destroyed. The blast was reported around 7:30 a.m., and neighbors and first responders described heavy smoke and debris scattered across the scene. Officials say the injured appeared to suffer minor injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
What crews found at the scene
According to WJAC, multiple fire departments and tanker trucks converged on the property after the 911 call reported a house explosion. Firefighters were seen hosing down hot spots as smoke continued to rise from the wreckage, and photos from the scene show the residence destroyed, with the garage standing as the only remaining structure. Crews worked to secure the area while medics transported two people to the hospital.
Injuries and eyewitness accounts
Per Fox San Antonio, a person at the scene who identified himself as the property owner told reporters that two people were inside when the blast occurred. Local officials told the outlet they believe both victims suffered minor injuries; the names and specific conditions of the hospitalized individuals have not been released.
Investigation underway
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, and authorities have not released any details about a possible ignition source, WJAC reported. Emergency crews urged residents to stay away from the immediate area while teams checked for additional hazards and continued to secure the scene.
This is a developing story, and officials are asking anyone with video or information about the blast to contact Clearfield County authorities to help investigators piece together what happened. For photos and ongoing updates from the scene, see coverage from Fox San Antonio.
