The death toll from an explosion at a chocolate factory in a small borough near Pennsylvania rose to seven on Sunday. Officials said an investigation is underway to determine what caused the blast, which has displaced residents and damaged buildings.
On Sunday evening, officials announced that all victims were believed to be accounted for after two bodies were found at approximately 6:15 p.m. by rescuers who had been desperately combing through the rubble of the leveled building.
Officials said an investigation is underway to determine what caused the explosion at R.M. Palmer, a company known for its seasonal candies and chocolate bunnies that has been in operation since 1948.The announcement late Sunday brought an end to a weekend-long rescue-and-recovery operation. The rumble shook throughout nearby blocks, cracking windows and even moving another building four feet forward, Kaag said on Friday.
Saturday brought a glimmer of hope to the town of some 4,500 residents when rescuers pulled a woman from the rubble — the only person to have been found alive throughout the search operation. The woman was located by a rescue dog after calling for help, officials said. Over the weekend, the United Way of Berks County and the Berks County Community Foundation announced the creation of theAdvertisement
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