Update 1/7/25 3:25 p.m.
A family member to the house fire victims says the 52-year-old man who was air flown to the hospital is in stable condition.
She said that about 10% of his body is covered in burns, including both feet, hands, head, face, and back. He has been removed from the ICU.
She says that he was trying to get a propane space heater that was hissing, when the heater ignited.
The 51-year-old woman has multiple health conditions according to the family member, that she says doesn’t allow her to walk well. That woman is suffering from smoke inhalation and severe pain, as she fell multiple times to get help, and by trying to get their dogs out.
The family member says that they are both suffering from multiple blackouts during the traumatic event, and says that both have a long recovery, both mentally and physically.
She says the home was a complete loss, and you can help by donating to their GoFundMe page found here.
The homeowners are currently missing their two dogs, Emma and Bruiser.
Emma is a 7-year-old Pitbull who is black.
Bruiser is a 2-month-old brindle Boxer, American Bulldog mix, you can find their photos below.
Update 1/6/24 5:05 p.m.
The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s office says that a deputy located a 51-year-old woman who was trying to get help. She was transported to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Blair Township Fire located a 52-year-old man who was unconscious, following his transportation to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, he was air flown to the Grand Rapids where he is listed in serious condition, after suffering serious burns.
6 different emergency response crews responded to the fire on County Road 633 in Blair Township.
This is all the information that we have at this time but stay with your Northern Michigan new leader as this is a developing story.
1/5/24 6:17 p.m.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — The Blair Township Fire Department responded to a house fire around 4:20 a.m. Friday.
Two people were transported to Munson and their conditions are unknown.
Fire Chief Bill Parker said that because it’s winter it’s important to stay vigilant when it comes to fire hazards.
“In northern Michigan, we deal with several different fire conditions, Weather conditions today, you know, just being kind of cold. Thanks to the Salvation Army for coming out for rehab for our firefighters. And then we just make sure we kind of rotate the crews, that they stay warm while they’re working to put out the fire,” Parker said.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.