A general view of the exterior of the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant, on March 20, 2024 in Clairton, Pennsylvania.
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An explosion occurred Monday at a steel factory in the Pittsburgh area, authorities said.
A spokesperson for Allegheny County said a rescue operation was underway at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Clairton, Pennsylvania, for people trapped under the rubble.
“The Health Department is on site monitoring air quality,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy Hospital said it was treating two patients.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is in touch with local officials.
“The scene is still active, and folks nearby should follow the direction of local authorities. Please join Lori and me in praying for the Clairton community,” Shapiro said in a post on X.
