Woman dies in northern Minnesota house explosion

Authorities haven't identified the occupants of the house.

October 27, 2021 at 11:18PM
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the owner of the home, a man, was found severely injured in the Greenwood Township yard and airlifted to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Emergency responders found the woman inside. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

DULUTH – A woman died Wednesday morning in a house explosion on Lake Vermilion near Tower, Minn.

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said the homeowner, a man, was found severely injured in the Greenwood Township yard and airlifted to St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Emergency responders found the woman inside the home, which was destroyed by fire. Authorities haven't released the identities of either, pending notification of family. The Sheriff's Office and state fire marshal are investigating the explosion, which was reported about 9:30 a.m.

Eight agencies assisted at the scene.

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