1 dead, 2 unaccounted for after explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant

Officials stated that an explosion at a steel mill in Pittsburgh on Monday trapped people in the rubble.

Officials said that one person has died and two others are still missing following the explosion on Monday.

Multiple individuals have been treated for additional injuries, the Allegheny County Police Department said in an online statement, although it’s unclear the extent of those injuries.

A representative for Allegheny County stated that a rescue operation was going on for those who were stuck in the Clairton facility, which is roughly 35 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh.

The Allegheny County Health Department is telling those who live within a mile of the explosion at the Clairton Coke Works to stay indoors and keep their windows closed.

“Out of an abundance of caution, residents within one mile of the plant are advised to remain indoors, close all windows and doors, set HVAC systems to recirculate, and avoid activities that draw in outside air, such as using exhaust fans,” a statement from the department says.  “ACHD Air Quality monitors have not detected levels of PM2.5 and So2 above federal standards. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.”

The department is “actively monitoring the explosion … in coordination with emergency responders,” the statement says.