Severe storms in Pennsylvania resulted in at least three fatalities on Tuesday, notably from electrocutions linked to downed power lines. A man in Pittsburgh was electrocuted by live wires, while a 22-year-old in State College died trying to extinguish a mulch fire when he encountered an active electric current. The storm caused significant damage across the region, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reporting extreme wind gusts and approximately half a million residents losing power, particularly in Pennsylvania's Pittsburgh metro area.
In State College, a 22-year-old man died after encountering an active electric current while trying to extinguish a mulch fire, highlighting the storm's severe impact.
Pittsburgh's Public Safety and Allegheny County Emergency Services reported multiple electrocution deaths during severe weather, with damage affecting power lines and trees.
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