Hero dad dies after saving daughter, 4, as he was thrown from house in explosion – but ran back inside to rescue her

A HERO dad dies after saving his four-year-old daughter from a house fire caused by an explosion in Charlotte, Michigan.

The father was thrown from his house following the explosion but ran back inside to save the little girl, a decision that ultimately took his life.

FacebookJeremy Droscha was killed after sustaining injuries in a house fire while trying to save his four-year-old daughter[/caption]

Charlotte Fire DepartmentThe home was destroyed after an explosion resulted in a house fire[/caption]

Jeremy Droscha suffered second and third-degree burns to 60 percent of his body before later dying from his injuries.

“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jeremy Droscha due to injuries sustained in a house fire,” read a post from the Eaton County Fairground Facebook page.

“Jeremy was a big asset to our board, but more importantly a great friend to all of us.”

Droscha had served as the vice president of the board, according to the organization. A pancake benefit is being organized to raise money for the Droscha family.

The father’s death was also confirmed by his family in a Facebook post. A GoFundMe page was also created to help the Droscha family cover expenses. 

“It is with a heavy heart that I must share Jeremy went home to be with His Heavenly Father just after midnight last night,” wrote Cheryl Pletz, who organized the fundraiser.

“Please continue to prayer [sic] for the whole family and thank you for all the love and support you have already shown.”

Droscha’s daughter, Aubrey, escaped with only a few minor burns thanks to the help of her father. According to Droscha’s cousin, Adam Droscha, the little girl was “still herself” despite being scared.

“She understood that this was, you know, not her normal day,” said Adam Droscha. “But she was bright and bubbly and playing.

The family has a goal of $100,000 and has raised over $87,000 at this time.

“We’re just asking that people continue to give, not just because of medical expenses, but because their house is gone and they’re, you know, their life and their comforts are gone,” said Adam Droscha.

Go Fund Me / Family Hand OutA GoFundMe was created to help the family cover expenses and it has reached $87,000 so far[/caption]

Charlotte Fire DepartmentFire officials say Droscha was thrown out of his home from the explosion but ran back in to save his daughter[/caption]