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Plant Explosion in Washington County Injures 4
Four people were hospitalized after an explosion during a chemical transfer at the Langeloth Metallurgical plant, prompting a hazmat response and shelter-in-place order.
- On January 29, 2026, an explosion struck the Langeloth Metallurgical Company plant in Smith Township, injuring four people and prompting a shelter-in-place for the Langeloth neighborhood.
- Dispatchers said the shelter was issued due to concerns about a potential hydrogen peroxide release, and Washington County Emergency Management notified the U.S. EPA and PA DEP.
- A hazardous materials team was dispatched to the Langeloth Road facility after neighbors reported homes shook and a plume of smoke, while dispatchers said one person was transported from the scene.
- The plant is shut down for now; Smith Township officials posted on Facebook saying there was no immediate risk, and Fire Chief Brandon Kriznik told KDKA `Everything is good`.
- Accounts diverged between emergency dispatchers warning of a possible hydrogen peroxide release and Smith Township Fire Chief Brandon Kriznik denying hazardous emissions, while Pittsburgh's Action News 4 continued coverage.
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Fox NewsExplosion at metal fabricating plant leaves at least 4 people injured in Pennsylvania
At least four people were transported to the hospital with injuries in connection with the incident at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company facility on Langeloth Road in Smith Township in Washington County, WTAE reported.
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Centerra Gold Reports Explosion at Langeloth; No Fatalities or Significant Environmental Releases
TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centerra Gold Inc. (“Centerra” or the “Company”) (TSX: CG) (NYSE: CGAU) has suspended operations at its Langeloth Metallurgical Facility (“Langeloth”) near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania following an explosion on January 29, 2026 at approximately 6:15…
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
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47% Left
L 47%
C 29%
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