The Pennsylvania mom and six kids killed in a devastating weekend house fire were Amish — with only the family’s dad surviving only because he was away at the time.
Nearly the entire Stolzfus family was wiped out after a blaze ripped through their home in Lamar Township — about 30 miles north of State College — around 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
The house was completely engulfed in flames with the 34-year-old mother, Sarah B. Stolzfus, and her kids aged 2 through 10 trapped inside.
But the family’s father, David F. Stolzfus, was not home at the time and now remains the only member of the family still alive, PennLive.com reported.
The blaze is believed to have been caused by a propane explosion, according to state police.
Amish beliefs often bar the use of electricity and other modern technology, but many families find workarounds.
Propane gas is a commonly used for lighting, cooking and other home needs.