Missing person believed to have been injured following house fire in Washington County

A 74-year-old is missing and possibly hurt Saturday after their house was found on fire in Washington County.

According to the Minnesota BCA, fire crews were called to the property of William Michael Eickholt in Denmark Township, whose house was on fire around 2:30 a.m.

According to their investigation, law enforcement believes Eickholt is injured and is concerned for his well-being.

It is unknown if Eickholt used a vehicle to leave the area; it is also unknown what Eickholt is wearing, but authorities said Eickholt typically wears women’s clothing.

Eickholt is 6’1″, weighs 175 pounds and has green eyes and white hair.

Anyone who has information on Eickholt’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 651-439-9381.