Implosion Surprises Fire Department

November 2, 2022 6:25 am

UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — (WPXI) – The Elrama Volunteer Fire Company of Union Township addressed a controlled implosion In Washington County near the Monongahela River Tuesday. The department said a controlled implosion was set off at the former Duquesne Light Elrama Power Station at 1 Duquesne Light Way in Union Township. Typically, the fire department in the area would have been given advance warning of an event like this. The department said in a social media post they were not notified. They said they, along with other public safety agencies, are investigating. In the comment section, a resident said her house shook when the implosion took place. A 911 dispatcher confirmed the incident.