20-Plus Mysterious Bucks Co. Explosions Confirmed By State Police

Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday confirmed more than 20 unexplained explosions have occurred in Upper Bucks County since early April, and law enforcement is taking the situation "very seriously."

State Police — the lead in the investigation into the mysterious blasts — did not offer any information on what is causing the explosions, which have been alarming the community for weeks now.

In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police spokesman Marc W. Allen said law enforcement agencies are taking these events "very seriously" and are working diligently in the investigation. The 20-plus explosions have been reported throughout Upper Bucks County, from Quakertown to Point Pleasant, since April 2.

In addition to State Police, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is involved in the investigation in supportive roles.

Investigators have ruled out natural or environmental causes, and the sounds are not due to construction, State Police said.

"Keeping everyone safe is our shared number one priority. Fortunately to date no one has been injured; however, we are attempting to prevent someone from accidentally getting injured by these explosions, including the individual responsible," State Police said.

Allen said the explosions are disrupting emergency response personnel from normal duties, and straining local resources.

He said State Police is "counting on assistance from members of our community to keep our counties safe."

All residents are being asked to remain vigilant and pay attention to events and people around them

"Regardless of how insignificant you think your tip may be, we strongly encourage you to come forward with your information," he said in the statement.

Tips can be submitted by calling Lehigh Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-426-Tips or the Dublin station 215-249-9191. Tips can be anonymous. Callers should ask for Trooper Jordan Houck.

The unexplained explosions, some of which have been reported to leave holes in the ground, are occurring overnight, typically in the early-morning hours, sources say.

Bucks County residents from Quakertown to Point Pleasant and even in New Britain Township have reported hearing explosions numerous times over the past several weeks. The resident in New Britain Township told Patch the repeated explosions have left a crack in the wall in her home.

For now, the cause and source of the loud explosions remains undetermined.

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