Michigan house explosion leaves 1 dead and another in critical condition
A house explosion in Plainfield Township, Michigan, resulted in one fatality and left another person in critical condition. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, and authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion. Neighbors assisted in rescuing a woman from the debris, and one neighbor sustained injuries while helping.
- ▪The explosion occurred around 4 a.m. in Plainfield Township, north of Grand Rapids.
- ▪One person was confirmed dead at the scene, while another was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
- ▪Neighbors reported hearing the explosion and helped rescue a woman from the burning debris.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMichigan house explosion leaves 1 dead and another in critical conditionA Michigan house explosion has left one person dead and one in critical conditionByThe Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 6:01 PM1:23PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- 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.
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