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The street and surrounding properties were riddled and piled with debris from the blast. Neighbouring homes had windows blown in from the force of the explosion.
Propane tanks are thought to be the possible cause of the mayhem, but can't be confirmed at this point. The residence has not been connected to natural gas for some time, but can't be ruled out as a possible cause.
Autorities confirmed that one person had been taken to hospital with unknown injuries.
The street and surrounding properties were riddled and piled with debris from the blast. Neighbouring homes had windows blown in from the force of the explosion.
Propane tanks are thought to be the possible cause of the mayhem, but can't be confirmed at this point. The residence has not been connected to natural gas for some time, but can't be ruled out as a possible cause.
Autorities confirmed that one person had been taken to hospital with unknown injuries.
Two adult males, Cesar Coto and Miguel Irizarry, were inside the house at the time of the explosion, according to the "The Morning Call." Both men were conscious when taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital with minor injuries, according to fire officials.
The reported explosion happened around 1:17 p.m., according to sources. The blast rattled neighbors homes and could be heard blocks away.
By DAN STAMM
www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Investigation__Allento...
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the explosion, but officials have ruled out a gas leak as a cause.
"It was an early Christmas miracle that two people survived," said Allentown Fire Chief Bob Scheirer.
19 neighbors were evacuated from their homes. Three surrounding properties were damaged by the explosive blast.
It seems incredible that the two men survived and that there was little damage to the neighboring homes.
The scene was amazing as a wheelchair could be seen hanging from a nearby tree and wreckage flew dozens of feet.