Michigan home explosion leaves 1 dead, another in critical condition after being rescued by neighbors
A house explosion in Plainfield Township, Michigan, resulted in one death and left another person in critical condition. Neighbors rescued the injured woman after hearing her cries for help. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by authorities.
- ▪The explosion occurred around 4 a.m. on May 26, 2026.
- ▪One person died at the scene while another was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
- ▪Neighbors Tim Johnson and another individual helped rescue the injured woman from the burning debris.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 04:01:12 -0400 |
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US News Michigan home explosion leaves 1 dead, another in critical condition after being rescued by neighbors By Associated Press Published May 27, 2026, 4:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Michigan house explosion early Tuesday left one person dead and one in critical condition, authorities said. Authorities have not yet determined what caused the fire and explosion, which happened around 4 a.m. in Plainfield Township, north of Grand Rapids. When authorities arrived, the home was destroyed and the debris was on fire, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office. A burned vehicle lays among other debris after a house explosion in Comstock Park, Mich. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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