1 burned, taken to hospital after explosion at Salem Township gas plant

SALEM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WOLF) -- One person was taken to the hospital earlier today after being burned in an explosion at a gas plant in Salem Township.

Fire crews were called to the Western International Gas and Cylinders plant just before 2:00 p.m. for a report of an explosion with a burn victim.

Salem Township Assistant Fire Chief Rich Eyer says that an acelytene tank inside the plant exploded due to an unknown cause and a fire also started inside, which was brought up to three alarms.

However, the plant's suppression system prevented the fire from spreading.

Eyer says no structural damage was reported.

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The victim was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. Their injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.