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POTTSTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Officials have identified the five people who were killed and the two people who were seriously injured in a Thursday night house explosion in Pottstown, Montgomery County.
The identities of the victims were released late Friday afternoon. Their names and ages are:
Francine White, 67
Alana Wood, 13
Jeremiah White, 12
Nehemiah White, 10
Tristan White, 8
Two victims are in critical condition. They have been identified as:
Eugene White, 44
Kristina Matuzsan, 32
The relationship between the victims has not been disclosed.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, and officials say it will "continue for some time."
Neighbors told Action News they frequently smelled gas in the area. Officials believe there are gas lines there but are working to confirm that.
Officials say there was a propane tank on the scene that was not destroyed. They are working to find out what it was being used for.
The explosion It happened just after 8 p.m. Thursday near the area of Hale and Butler streets.