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2 injured in chlorine explosion at Beaver County home

KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (5/27)
KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (5/27) 03:20

Update - May 29: One victim was released from the hospital on Friday, May 27, while the other victim was scheduled to be released on Saturday, according to Fire Chief Daniel Byrne.

The Conway Volunteer Fire Department reminds everyone to use caution when dealing with harmful chemicals.

CONWAY, Pa. (KDKA) — Two people were injured in a chlorine explosion at a home in Beaver County.

Officials said the explosion happened Friday around 4 p.m. on Dewey Street in Conway. The fire chief said the residents were mixing pool chemicals in the sink when the explosion happened.

One person was flown to a local hospital, while another person was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.

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