Lincoln County, WI – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department said two people were injured Monday when attempting to ignite a furnace, resulting in an explosion. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at home on County Road X in the town of Schley.
According to a news release, the caller indicated her husband was trapped and both parties had received severe burns. Both people were flown from the scene.
An update on their medical conditions was not release Tuesday.
An update on their medical conditions was not released Tuesday. Hoffman said a fire was put out quickly, but the home is “most likely destroyed.” Hoffman said horses in a nearby field were shielded from the blast.