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Explosion Memorial Held One Year After R.M. Palmer Factory Tragedy

WEST READING, Pa. – Residents gathered on Sunday afternoon to honor the memories of those who lost their lives in an explosion at the R.M. Palmer Factory a year ago. The event occurred as the federal investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Attendees could be seen donning R.M. Palmer shirts as they paid their respects at the memorial. The gathering included family members, friends, employees of R.M. Palmer, and local officials, all coming together in …

Explosion Rocks RM Palmer Chocolate Factory in West Reading: Community Heroes Come Together

WEST READING, Pa. – In the midst of preparing for Easter, the employees at RM Palmer Chocolate Factory in West Reading were abruptly interrupted by a strange smell that lingered in the air. Despite the initial unease, work continued until a massive explosion rocked Building No. 2, shattering the routine workday. West Reading Mayor and volunteer firefighter Samantha Kaag, who was working remotely at the time, described the moment as chaotic, with doors rattling and …

Explosion Investigation Reveals Fatal Gas Leak at R.M. Palmer Chocolate Factory

WEST READING, Pa. – The National Transportation Safety Board has recently disclosed findings from its investigation into a tragic natural gas explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory, resulting in the deaths of seven employees and injuries to eleven others last year. According to the NTSB reports, approximately 105 employees were present in Buildings 1 and 2 at the time of the explosion on March 24 at 4:55 p.m. Some employees reported detecting a natural …