Three Reportedly Injured In Chester County Home Explosion

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Upper Oxford Township, Pennsylvania — Chester County rescue crews responded to an emergency in the 1500 block of Limestone Road early Sunday morning following reports of a explosion at a home.

Just after 9:00 AM, crews reportedly arrived to find three burn victims and the house engulfed in flames. The on-scene command reported heavy structural damage, determining that the fire attack would be conducted from they exterior for safety reasons.

Command originally requested three medical helicopters to transport the patients to area hospitals, potentially in to Delaware. Command later stated the only needed two helicopters.

This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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