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West Brandywine House Explosion Wasn't Criminal, But Still Under Investigation, Police Say West Brandywine House Explosion Wasn't Criminal, But Still Under Investigation, Police Say
West Brandywine House Explosion Wasn't Criminal, But Still Under Investigation, Police Say In an effort to put an end to rumors, police in Chester County said Thursday that a home explosion in West Brandywine Township last week was not caused by illegal activity. Two adults and four children were hurt in the July 21 explosion and fire at the Hibernia Road home, police said. One adult and two children were airlifted from the scene with burn injuries, authorities said. Two children and one adult remain hospitalized as of July 22. "There are continued rumors being circulated regarding the matter that the property owner was involved in criminal activity, including running a meth la…

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by Nicole Acosta
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UPDATE: 2 Kids, 1 Adult Remain Hospitalized In Coatesville House Explosion, Police Say UPDATE: 2 Kids, 1 Adult Remain Hospitalized In Coatesville House Explosion, Police Say
Update: 2 Kids, 1 Adult Remain Hospitalized In Coatesville House Explosion, Police Say A day after being trapped inside an exploding Coatesville home, two children and one adult remain hospitalized, authorities said. The blast happened just before noon Wednesday, sparking a two-alarm fire at the Hibernia Road home in West Brandywine Township, fire officials said. Three other people including four children and one adult had been released from the hospital, West Brandywine Police Chief Jeff Kimes said. Over 260,000 gallons of water were used to fight the fire, and nearly two dozen fire and rescue companies responded to the scene from Berks, Chester, and Lehigh counties, offici…

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2 Adults, 4 Kids Hurt In Coatesville House Explosion (PHOTOS) 2 Adults, 4 Kids Hurt In Coatesville House Explosion (PHOTOS)
2 Adults, 4 Kids Hurt In Coatesville House Explosion (Photos) Six people including four children were injured in a Coatesville home explosion Wednesday. The blast happened just before noon, sparking a two-alarm fire at the Hibernia Road home in West Brandywine Township, NBC Philadelphia reports. Two of the children were airlifted to area hospitals while the other two children were taken by EMS with unknown injuries, officials told the news outlet. Nearly two dozen fire and rescue companies responded to the scene from Berks, Chester and Lehigh counties. Click here for the full report by NBC Philadelphia.

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by Nicole Acosta