Explosion At A Pennsylvania Steel Factory Prompts Rescue Operation

An detonation occurred Monday astatine a alloy mill successful nan Pittsburgh area, authorities said.

A spokesperson for Allegheny County said a rescue cognition was underway astatine U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works successful Clairton, Pennsylvania, for group trapped nether nan rubble.

"The Health Department is connected tract monitoring aerial quality," nan spokesperson said successful a statement.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy Hospital said it was treating 2 patients.

Gov. Josh Shapiro said his management is successful touch pinch section officials.

"The segment is still active, and folks adjacent should travel nan guidance of section authorities. Please subordinate Lori and maine successful praying for nan Clairton community," Shapiro said successful a post connected X.