A house fire and explosion near West Bend, Wisc. left two people with severe burn injuries Friday evening. Fire investigators suspect natural gas caused the explosion. Firefighters arrived on the scene at 3149 Norman Drive in Barton after receiving reports of an explosion.
The 78-year-old homeowner and his son who was visiting from California were both airlifted to a local burn unit. The homeowner sustained smoke inhalation and third-degree burns.
A next-door neighbor told CBS 58 that when he went outside after hearing the explosion, thinking it was lightning. After noticing his elderly neighbor was missing, he rushed into the house and helped the 78-year-old man evacuate. The Washington County Sheriff says, “this man reacted in a manner that is nothing short of heroic.”
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