Community members gather to aid first responders after house explosion in Plum
"The whole neighborhood banded together. It is very nice to see everyone helping people."
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"The whole neighborhood banded together. It is very nice to see everyone helping people."
As families pick up the pieces, the rest of the Plum community is stepping up with food, water, boxes, and anything folks could need.
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