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Mother and Six Children Die in Pennsylvania House Explosion, Police Say

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, a mother and her six children died following a home explosion in Lamar Township, Pennsylvania. Authorities identified the victims as 34-year-old Sarah Stolzfus and her children, aged three to 11.
Pennsylvania State Police investigators believe a propane leak inside the home triggered the explosion, while external propane tanks remained intact and were not involved in the fire.
Neighbor Christina Duck reported hearing a 'boom' before seeing the home fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters arrived quickly but had 'no ability to search for victims' due to the intense fire.
Emergency response units from Centre and Lycoming counties were alerted to the fire at 8:42 a.m. on Sunday, but rescuers were unable to enter the structure to reach the seven trapped individuals.
State Police Fire Marshals continue to investigate the incident on Long Run Road in Clinton County, where the explosion claimed the lives of four boys and two girls.

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