CHARLOTTE AND POTTERVILLE, Mich. — A mobile home in Potterville caught fire Wednesday morning. Charlotte Fire Chief Robert Vogel said the fire sent six people to Lansing Sparrow hospital.
Neighbors said the fire started this morning when a space heater caught on fire.
Benton Township fire fighters at the scene said they cannot confirm any details at this time.
This house fire came on the heels of a home explosion in Charlotte that occurred around 1:00 p.m. Tuesday on the 2000 block of S Steward Rd.
“It’s been an interesting 24 hours," Vogel said.
The fire left the home "a total loss," according to Vogel.
“In 34 years I’ve never seen anything like it," Vogel said. "Yeah, not like the violent nature of the call.”
Two people were in the house at the time of the explosion— an adult male and a five-year-old female.
The adult male received second and third degree burns on 60% of his body, Vogel said, and was transported to a hospital in Grand Rapids.
The five-year-old girl was treated on the scene and released with only minor scratches.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the home Wednesday to clean up debris surrounding the site of the fire.
“It’s just a tragic situation where fortunately everybody around the community is stepping up to try and help and get past just an unfortunate ordeal," Steven Fajnor, a neighbor and friend of the family said.
An investigation by Michigan State Police ruled the explosion an accident.
“Right now, it's just a matter of trying to help and you know, stay positive and be there for the family."
Want to see more local news? Visit the FOX47News Website.
Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere.
Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox.
Select from these options: Neighborhood News, Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines, and Daily Forecasts.
