Four survivors of the deadly explosion that destroyed a Bristol nursing home have filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit stemming from the blast.
Fitzpatrick secures major ICU expansion at Lower Bucks Hospital, expanding critical care capacity for the region
The expansion more than doubles ICU capacity and significantly enhances the hospital’s ability to care for high-acuity patients close to home.
Third fatal victim of nursing home blast identified
The decedent Patricia Mero, 66 year old female, was a resident of the facility and following the explosion was transported to the ER at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Bristol nursing home explosion claims third life – Bucks Round-Up – January 6, 2026
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Victims’ attorney: PECO was at nursing home two hours before blast – Bucks Round-Up – January 2, 2025
John Cordisco also said people in the lobby reported a strong gas odor to center staffers over a half-hour before the building ignited.
Local hospitals release most Bristol nursing home explosion victims – Bucks Round-Up – December 31, 2025
Two individuals died in the blast which occurred at the 174-bed nursing home on December 23 after a gas odor emanated from the facility’s basement.
NTSB conducts tests in wake of explosion at Bristol nursing home – Bucks Round-Up – December 29, 2025
The blast occurred Tuesday afternoon in the kitchen and cafeteria area of the Bristol Health and Rehab Center on Tower Road.
Deadly nursing home explosion raises safety protocol, liability issues – Bucks Round-Up – December 26, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board is examining the precise reasons the blast occurred and why a gas smell didn’t immediately prompt evacuation.
Fitzpatrick statement following Silver Lake Nursing Home explosion
The explosion claimed two lives, injured dozens, and prompted a heroic, multi-agency emergency response on Christmas Eve.
Two die in Bristol nursing home explosion – Bucks Round-Up – December 24, 2025
Yardley Police pay will go up from $44,000 to $55,300 at the low end.