Man, dog killed in house explosion in Harbor Springs

WGVU News | By Associated Press

Published January 18, 2022 at 2:53 PM EST

Fire department calls scene "tragic"

An explosion in northern Michigan killed a man and his dog and destroyed a house early Tuesday, authorities said.

The explosion occurred in Harbor Springs in Emmet County.

The man was 73 years old and from suburban Detroit, upnorthlive.com reported.

A message seeking comment was sent to John Cupps Jr., the Harbor Springs fire chief.

On Facebook, Cupps called it a “very tragic event.” He thanked area fire crews for their help “in harsh weather conditions and circumstances.”

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