Emergency Services & Police Provide Update on Clairton

Published on August 11, 2025

PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County Emergency Services and Allegheny County Police remain on scene of a confirmed explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant.

At 10:51 am, Allegheny County 9-1-1 was notified of an explosion inside a battery operating area at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. Officials can confirm there has been one fatality in connection with this incident. Within the past hour, rescue teams have rescued one of the two individuals that was initially unaccounted for. The individual was flown to an area hospital and their condition is unknown at this time. One person remains unaccounted for. Additionally, nine people were transported to area hospitals to be treated for a variety of injuries.

In total, 14 local fire departments and 20 EMS services responded to the scene to assist. Two medics were taken to an area hospital for evaluation. This remains an active scene. There were multiple secondary explosions reported. No additional injuries were reported.

Allegheny County Emergency Services continues to coordinate with local agencies to assist where needed.

The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has been requested and will lead the investigation in conjunction with the Allegheny County Fire Marshal and ATF. We will provide additional updates as appropriate.

Media inquiries for the Allegheny County Emergency Services should be sent to Kasey.Reigner@AlleghenyCounty.US.
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