Two people were airlifted off Bois Blanc Island in Lake Huron Friday afternoon after an explosion and fire leveled a cottage, fire officials said.
One of the victims was trapped inside the remains of the home and had to be extricated by Fire Chief Brandon Schlund and others at the scene.
“We have no further information on their condition, but our thoughts are with them and their family members at this time,” island fire officials said early this morning in a Facebook post about the incident.
Bois Blanc Island sits just southeast of Mackinac Island. It’s about 12 miles long and is home to year-round as well as seasonal residents. As with other Michigan islands, when emergencies happen there it means help comes from across the water.
Mackinac Island Fire Department sent out two crews to help Bois Blanc firefighters. They were brought over by Mackinac Island Marine Rescue.