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2 Dead, 21 Injured After Pennsylvania Nursing Home Catches Fire

A Pennsylvania nursing home caught on fire due to an apparent gas explosion. The Silver Lake Nursing home in Pennsylvania's Bristol Township caught on fire, and videos show flames erupting from the building, and debris scattered around the area. The Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the that there are so far two deaths, with 21 people found injured. Many have been rescued, yet rescuers believe that five people are unaccounted for.

<h2>What Happened At The Silver Lake Nursing Home?</h2>

At 2.15pm is when the flames could be seen from the gas-related explosion. PECO confirmed that crew had started to respond around 2pm itself after they received reports of a gas odor. The explosion had occurred when the crew were on the scene. 

“While crews were on site, an explosion occurred at the facility. PECO crews shut off natural gas and electric service to the facility to ensure the safety of first responders and local residents,” the utility said in a the statement.

State Rep. Tina Davis told the Associated Press. "I saw smoke and I saw car after car after car was a fire truck or ambulance from all over the city, from all over." 

Davis says that there were talks of using a nearby school as a temporary evacuation area.

Also Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/birthday-celebrations-gone-wrong-when-a-hydrogen-balloon-exploded-leaving-the-33-year-old-birthday-girl-with-first-and-second-degree-burns-article-151214758" data-type="tilCustomLink">Birthday Celebrations Gone Wrong When A Hydrogen Balloon Exploded, Leaving The 33-year-Old Birthday Girl With First And Second Degree Burns</a>

Burn injuries are first classified before the treatment. Their classification decides the treatment the burn will require. There are for classifications of burns:

First-degree or superficial burns: They only affect the outer layer of the skin or the epidermis. In these injuries, the burn site is red, painful, dry, and has no blisters.

Second-degree or partial thickness burns: They are only the burns of epidermis and part of the lower layer of the skin, the dermis. The burn site looks red and blistered and may be swollen and painful.

Third-degree or full thickness burns: Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis. They could also go to the innermost later of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue. The burn site could look white or blackened and charred.

Fourth-degree burns: They burn through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue, and could possibly reach muscle and bone. There is no feeling in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.

The right way to treat a burn depends on its depth and how much of the body it covers. While minor, superficial burns can be managed at home, deeper or larger burns may need medical attention. Keep these essential guidelines in mind:

<ul><li>Remove the source of the burn immediately – For example, take off clothing soaked in hot liquid to prevent further damage.</li><li>Run cool water over the burn – This helps soothe the skin, except in cases of certain chemical burns.</li><li>Keep the burn clean and protected – Cover it with a clean, non-stick bandage when possible.</li><li>Seek medical help – If the burn is deeper than a superficial layer, larger than your hand, or full-thickness, see a doctor.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Use home remedies like bleach or butter – These can make the burn worse.</li><li>Apply ointments or creams on deep burns – They can trap heat and worsen the injury.</li><li>Put ice on the burn – It can cause more damage to the skin.</li><li>Pop blisters – This increases the risk of infection.</li></ul>

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A Pennsylvania nursing home caught on fire due to an apparent gas explosion. The Silver Lake Nursing home in Pennsylvania's Bristol Township caught on fire, and videos show flames erupting from the building, and debris scattered around the area. The Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the that there are so far two deaths, with 21 people found injured. Many have been rescued, yet rescuers believe that five people are unaccounted for. What Happened At The Silver Lake Nursing Home?At 2.15pm is when the flames could be seen from the gas-related explosion. PECO confirmed that crew had started to respond around 2pm itself after they received reports of a gas odor. The explosion had occurred when the crew were on the scene. “While crews were on site, an explosion occurred at the facility. PECO crews shut off natural gas and electric service to the facility to ensure the safety of first responders and local residents,” the utility said in a the statement.State Rep. Tina Davis told the Associated Press. "I saw smoke and I saw car after car after car was a fire truck or ambulance from all over the city, from all over." Davis says that there were talks of using a nearby school as a temporary evacuation area.Also Read: Birthday Celebrations Gone Wrong When A Hydrogen Balloon Exploded, Leaving The 33-year-Old Birthday Girl With First And Second Degree Burns How Are Burn Injuries Treated?Burn injuries are first classified before the treatment. Their classification decides the treatment the burn will require. There are for classifications of burns:First-degree or superficial burns: They only affect the outer layer of the skin or the epidermis. In these injuries, the burn site is red, painful, dry, and has no blisters.Second-degree or partial thickness burns: They are only the burns of epidermis and part of the lower layer of the skin, the dermis. The burn site looks red and blistered and may be swollen and painful.Third-degree or full thickness burns: Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis. They could also go to the innermost later of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue. The burn site could look white or blackened and charred.Fourth-degree burns: They burn through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue, and could possibly reach muscle and bone. There is no feeling in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed. The right way to treat a burn depends on its depth and how much of the body it covers. While minor, superficial burns can be managed at home, deeper or larger burns may need medical attention. Keep these essential guidelines in mind:Do's:Remove the source of the burn immediately – For example, take off clothing soaked in hot liquid to prevent further damage.Run cool water over the burn – This helps soothe the skin, except in cases of certain chemical burns.Keep the burn clean and protected – Cover it with a clean, non-stick bandage when possible.Seek medical help – If the burn is deeper than a superficial layer, larger than your hand, or full-thickness, see a doctor.Don’ts:Use home remedies like bleach or butter – These can make the burn worse.Apply ointments or creams on deep burns – They can trap heat and worsen the injury.Put ice on the burn – It can cause more damage to the skin.Pop blisters – This increases the risk of infection.