ALLENDALE, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and Allendale Fire Department responded to a barn fire on Friday at around 8:35 p.m. The fire was located at 52nd Avenue south of Jordan Street.
According to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, responding units were advised that the barn was reported to have exploded. They were also told that a man was trapped inside.
When Sheriff's Deputies arrived at the scene, neighbors assisted in helping them locate the trapped man, who has been identified as the homeowner. They were able to remove the man from the barn and began providing medical treatment. Dispatch confirmed to FOX 17 that the homeowner suffered from multiple injuries, including losing a leg.
The homeowner was then taken by Life EMS to Butterworth hospital. He is reported as being in critical condition.
The fire reignited at the barn early Saturday morning. It's unclear if there were any injuries.
At this time, the fire does not appear to be suspicious and is believed to be accidental. It is currently under investigation.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help support the barn's owner and his family, which can be found here.
