Home Explosion That Injured Redbank Township Woman, Destroyed Three Buildings Declared Accidental

Aly Delp

Aly Delp

Published May 31, 2019 4:35 am
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REDBANK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say a home explosion that left one woman hospitalized and tore through multiple structures on Pine Run Road in Redbank Township late Tuesday night was determined to be accidental in nature.

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According to a press release from Ridgway-based State Police Fire Marshal Russell Stewart, the fire occurred around 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at a residence located at 2358 Pine Run Road in Redbank Township.

Police say 68-year-old Donna Kemmer was in bed at the residence when she heard a loud explosion and found herself buried under a wall. Kemmer was then able to free herself and drive to a neighbor’s residence for assistance.

She was transported to a Pittsburgh area hospital by Clarion Hospital EMS.