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Woman and her 6 children killed in house explosion in central Pa.

Investigators believe a propane leak caused the blast

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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A woman and her six children were killed in a house explosion and fire in central Pennsylvania on Sunday morning.

It happened around 8:30 a.m. in Lamar Township, Clinton County, about 40 miles north of State College.


Officials said the family became trapped inside. By the time firefighters arrived, the fire had fully engulfed the house.

Investigators believe a propane leak inside the home caused the explosion.

Pennsylvania State Police identified the woman as 34-year-old Sarah Stolzfus. Her six children were between the ages of 3 and 11, police said.

Investigators believe a propane leak caused the blast