Atlanta, GA 3/6/2008 6:24:37 AM
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Explosion in Plum, PA Leaves Elderly Man Dead, Child Injured

An explosion in Plum, Pennsylvania that damaged 15 homes killed an elderly man and left his four-year old granddaughter injured on Wednesday.

The explosion happened around 1:40 p.m in the rural Pennsylvania town.

One person was taken to Mercy Hospital, but a spokeswoman couldn't disclose any information. The young girl was taken to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, but a spokesman has no information.

The entire neighborhood was evacuated and a temporary shelter was being set up at a nearby elementary school.

Plum is about 15 miles east of Pittsburgh, PA.

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