A devastating explosion claimed the lives of seven innocent people after it leveled a historic chocolate factory, leaving a West Reading community to pick up the pieces in so many ways.
last month in West Reading, Pennsylvania, which is about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Rescue workers searched for days in the hopes of pulling more survivors to safety, but their heroic efforts came to a tragic end for several families.
The demolition will remove the north-facing wall from Building 1, which officials say is in danger of collapse. West Reading community joins together to support families, first responders following devastating explosion A crane was delivered to the site Tuesday, which temporarily closed Penn Avenue. It is unclear if any streets will be closed Wednesday for the demolition.
"We understand that this project may cause some disruptions to your daily life, particularly in terms of potential dust and debris," an alert to residents stated. Officials say the wall's removal will "allow for increased safety" as investigators continue to try and determine the cause and origin of the explosion.
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