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2 Dead In Lancaster County House Explosion

Two people died in a fiery explosion that rocked a Lancaster County neighborhood Tuesday night, authorities said.

House on fire following an explosion in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

House on fire following an explosion in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Photo Credit: Londonderry Twp FD

The fire started in the 100 block of Waldheim Road and Mount Gretna in Mount Joy Township around 6 p.m., according to Emergency Dispatch Services.

Neighbors said their houses were shaking and heard sounds similar to gunfire on social media.

The identities of the victims had not been released as of Wednesday afternoon.

The cause of the explosion is unknown and remains under investigation by Pennsylvania State police fire marshals.

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