Chocolate factory explosion today… Easter bunny wanted for questioning.

BREAKING: WEST READING, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Two people are dead after flames erupted from a West Reading chocolate factory Friday evening.

According to Pennsylvania Emergency Management officials, two people are dead, seven are missing, and six have been hospitalized.

Berks County fire crews were on the scene. The fire was reported just before 5 p.m. at the RM Palmer Company.

Witnesses reported hearing an explosion coming from the candy factory, then saw flames shortly after.

The explosion is believed to have been caused by a gas leak, but officials are still investigating.

Officials say this was a four-alarm fire.

There is no word yet on the condition of those hospitalized. Officials have also not released the victims’ names.