Topline
People are reportedly trapped under rubble at a U.S. Steel plant outside of Pittsburgh after an explosion Monday that drew first responders to battle flames and heavy smoke at the facility, multiple news outlets reported.
Emergency crew gather after an explosion at the Clairton Coke Works, a U.S. Steel coking plant, Monday, Aug 11, 2025, in Clairton, Penn,
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Key Facts
Dozens of people were reportedly injured following an explosion at the U.S. Clairton Coke Works plant in Pennsylvania, and rescue operations are underway for those trapped.
There is at least one person unaccounted for, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said on X.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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