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(SITREP): Explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works, Clairton, PA – Workers TrappedDEEPSTATE is working overtime• U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works, 400 block of State Street, Clairton, PA. • An explosion followed by a fire at the facility, producing a large plume of black smoke visible in the area. The blast was felt by nearby residents, with reports of shaking buildings and an earthquake-like sensation. • Dozens reported injured, with estimates ranging from multiple to dozens of casualties. —— At least nine individuals transported to hospitals—— Five individuals reported trapped under rubble, with one person still unaccounted for—— Conflicting reports exist, with one source indicating at least one fatality• Emergency crews from multiple counties are on scene, with Allegheny County Emergency Services deploying 15 ambulances in addition to local EMS units. Medical helicopters have been dispatched, with reports of at least two departing the site. • Allegheny County Health Department is monitoring air quality, advising residents within a one-mile radius to stay indoors, close windows and doors, set HVAC systems to recirculate, and avoid using exhaust fans. No hazardous levels of soot or sulfur dioxide have been detected above federal standards. • Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency are assisting first responders. —— The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident.https://rumble.com/v6xg2pg-explosion-at-u.s.-steel-clairton-coke-works-clairton-pa-workers-trapped-und.htmlMjtruth