Residents of Bensalem have been rattled for nearly two years by unexplained loud booms that light up the night sky, and nobody has answers.
At a Glance
- Loud booms accompanied by bright flashes have been recorded since April 2024
- Home security cameras captured the latest event on January 10, 2026
- PECO says no electrical work was underway and police have no incident reports
- Why it matters: Neighbors worry the blasts could signal an unseen danger
Booms Echo Through Neighborhood
Rick D’Aguanno told News Of Philadelphia he has heard the boom and seen a flash from both the front and back of his house.
“I definitely know that two or three came from the front, because I could see the flash,” he said, noting another seemed to originate behind his home.
His cameras have documented the phenomenon repeatedly, with recordings dating back to April 2024. The most recent clip was taken on January 10, 2026.
Intensity Sparks Safety Fears
D’Aguanno described a Saturday blast that rattled his property.
“I came up and saw the flash from all the different angles and it was pretty intense,” he recalled. “We thought the van blew up or something out here in the driveway.”
No Official Explanation
Other residents have posted on social media about the mystery. News Of Philadelphia contacted PECO, which confirmed no repairs were scheduled during the times of the reported booms. Bensalem police said they have no major reports about the incidents.
“It’s just very odd,” D’Aguanno said. “And then it’s like, how do these huge noises happen and there’s no answer for it?”
