Mother, 6 children die in Central Pa. house explosion, state police say
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A mother and her six children died in a house explosion and fire in Central Pennsylvania.
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A mother and her six children died in a house explosion and subsequent fire Sunday morning in Central Pennsylvania, according to state police. The tragic incident completely destroyed their home. This devastating event marks a significant loss of life for a single family in the region. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion.
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