Operations & Training

House Explosion in Connellsville, PA, Leaves Man Critically Hurt

Nov. 6, 2024

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Susan Nicol

A man is in critical condition after his house in Connellsville exploded Tuesday.

Firefighters found him outside the burning structure, WTAE reported, adding that he told him he was the sole occupant.

The blast was felt and heard in the neighborhood.

Investigators are working to determine the cause.

About the Author

Susan Nicol | News Editor

Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.