Explosion destroys Negaunee home

Posted by Nicole Walton
February 6th, 2012

NEGAUNEE, MI– An explosion and subsequent fire have destroyed a house in Negaunee.

Sunday at 2:50 a.m. City Police were dispatched to 1016 Baldwin Avenue. They believe the explosion—which originated in the basement—was caused by a possible natural gas leak.

Homeowner Laura Gagnon, 94, and her 57-year-old daughter Patricia were able to escape the home, along with two of their relatives. No injuries were sustained.
The house is a total loss.

City Police were assisted by the Negaunee Township Fire Department, Marquette County Rescue Unit 131, the Negaunee Department of Public Works, and Semco Energy.

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