Explosion Reported at Bucks County Nursing Home, Multiple People Feared Trapped

 

Explosion and Fire Reported at Bucks County Nursing Home, Mass Casualty Incident Declared

An explosion followed by a fire was reported Thursday afternoon at a nursing home in Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, prompting a massive emergency response and concerns that multiple people may be trapped inside the facility.

The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. at Silver Lake Nursing Home, located in the 900 block of Tower Road, according to emergency officials. Fire crews and law enforcement quickly responded after reports of a blast and visible fire activity inside the building.

Authorities have described the situation as a mass casualty incident, with Upper Makefield Township police urging the public to stay away from the area due to the scale of the response. Emergency services have issued a third-alarm fire, indicating the seriousness of the incident.

Multiple sources report that individuals may be trapped inside the nursing home, though officials have not yet confirmed the exact number of residents or staff affected. At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or fatalities.

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. Crews are focused on search-and-rescue efforts, securing the building, and ensuring the safety of residents, staff, and first responders.

This is a developing story, and updates are expected as more details become available.

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