JUST IN: The death toll in the Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion has risen to seven, officials say.
Fire crews respond to the RM Palmer Chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2023.Seven people are dead and several others are injured after an explosion at a chocolate factory Friday in West Reading, Pennsylvania, police and city officials said.
Two additional bodies were recovered from the rubble at the site of the factory Sunday night, West Reading Police Chief Wayne Holben said at a press conference. While they still need to identify the victims, it's believed they're the two people who were previously considered missing, the chief said.Fire crews respond to the RM Palmer Chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2023.
West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag issued an emergency declaration Saturday to access more resources for emergency responders on the scene."In the initial incident report from Berks County to PEMA, a reference to a gas leak was included. It is really important to note that incident reports from counties are a snapshot in time of the understanding of the incident at the time the report was made," Ruth A. Miller, PEMA's communications director, said in a statement.
Kaag, a former volunteer firefighter, called the incident "pretty scary," adding that it was so strong it pushed a building back 4 feet. The mayor said the factory building was "pretty leveled" and crews will "probably" be working through the weekend to clear the debris."We have lost close friends and colleagues, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all who have been impacted," the company said.
The company said it will continue to coordinate with local and national agencies to assist in the recovery process. It added that it has been unable to get in touch with the families of impacted employees due to downed communication systems but "will be providing additional information and making contact with employees, impacted families, and the community as soon as possible."WPVIPennsylvania Gov.
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