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Volunteers Step Up to Assist Iron River Community After Tragic House Explosion

IRON RIVER, Mich. – In the aftermath of a devastating house explosion at 820 Cayuga St., a team of dedicated volunteers has come together to help the community of Iron River recover. The explosion, which occurred on Feb. 10, tragically resulted in the death of the homeowner and caused significant damage to neighboring homes. Since then, volunteers like Joeseph Mowery have been working tirelessly to remove debris and repair windows, all in an effort to …

Elderly Man Killed in Home Explosion in Iron River; Investigation Underway

Iron River, Michigan – An 80-year-old man tragically lost his life when his home in Iron River exploded on Saturday night. The blast completely destroyed the residence located at 820 Cayuga St., with debris from the explosion scattered as far as three blocks away, as reported by the Michigan State Police. The victim, who had recently relocated from Florida to the now-devastated home, is the sole confirmed fatality from the explosion. Authorities from the Iron …

Tragic Explosion in Iron River Leaves Community Devastated and Rallying Together for Support

IRON RIVER, Mich. – A tragic explosion in Iron River on Saturday night caused a house to collapse, sending debris across multiple blocks and damaging neighboring homes. The 80-year-old homeowner was killed in the explosion, but thankfully, no one else was injured from the blast, according to Iron River City Police Chief Curt Harrington. Jackie Orullien, a neighbor who lived next door to the house that exploded, described the disorienting moments after the explosion, saying, …

Fatal Explosion in Iron River, MI Leaves Community Reeling and Rallying Together for Support

IRON RIVER, Mich. – A devastating explosion in Iron River, Michigan, on Saturday night resulted in the tragic death of the 80-year-old homeowner and caused significant damage to neighboring homes. Jackie Orullien, a resident living next door, described the disorienting moments following the explosion as the entire neighborhood lost power and debris scattered across several blocks. In the aftermath of the blast, the American Red Cross was called in to provide support, and nearby homeowners …

Tragic Explosion in Iron River Home Claims the Life of New Elderly Resident

Iron River, Michigan – Deputies from the Iron County Sheriff’s Department and troopers from the Michigan State Police, Iron Mountain Post, responded to an explosion at 820 Cayuga St. in the City of Iron River around 9:30 pm CST on 2/10/24. Upon arrival, they found the residence mostly destroyed, with debris scattered as far as three blocks away. Fire departments from Iron and Dickinson Counties were called to the scene to search for potential victims, …

Fatal Explosion Rocks Iron County Community

CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. – One person was killed in a house explosion in Iron County, Michigan. Emergency crews responded to the explosion on Sunday afternoon, where they found the home completely destroyed. It was reported that an adult male was found dead at the scene. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, and authorities are working to determine what led to the tragic incident. No further information has been released about the victim …

House explosion reported in downtown Iron River, West Iron County Fire Department on scene

IRON RIVER, Mich. – The West Iron County Fire Department is currently at the scene of an apparent house explosion in downtown Iron River. The Iron County Central Dispatch has confirmed reports of the explosion, which took place on Saturday night near the corner of Cayuga and 9th, according to eyewitnesses. Details regarding the cause of the explosion and any potential injuries remain unknown at this time. The West Iron County Fire Department has advised …

House Explosion Reported in Downtown Iron River, West Iron County Fire Department on Scene

IRON RIVER, Mich. – The West Iron County Fire Department is currently responding to a reported house explosion in Iron River. The Iron County Central Dispatch has confirmed the incident, which took place in downtown Iron River on Saturday night. Eyewitnesses have reported that the explosion occurred near the corner of Cayuga and 9th street, but the cause and any injuries remain unknown at this time. As emergency responders work to assess the situation and …

Woman Found Dead After Being Impaled on Iron Gates outside South Philadelphia Sports Bar.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Authorities are looking into the death of a woman found near Xfinity Live! in South Philadelphia on Saturday morning. Police were initially alerted to the scene after a report of an unresponsive woman who had been impaled on the iron gates outside the sports bar. The 48-year-old woman was quickly taken to Methodist Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Although the woman had wounds on her legs and feet, investigators did …