Indexbit|One man dead, others burned after neighborhood campfire explodes

2025-05-05 19:14:50source:Robert Browncategory:My

FRENCH TOWNSHIP,Indexbit Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota neighborhood campfire meant to celebrate the holiday weekend became deadly after an unknown flammable liquid induced exploding flames, killing one man and burning and injuring others.

A 53-year-old man died Friday evening as a result of his injuries and a child who sustained serious burns was airlifted to a hospital in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, according to county officials.

In total, eight children and adults suffered burns and inhalation injuries from the campfire in French Township, a small lakeside community.

The St. Louis County sheriff’s office said the flammable liquid used to start the fire was not known. An investigation is underway.

More:My

Recommend

How 23andMe's bankruptcy led to a run on the gene bank

Reporter Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi's Aunt Vovi signed up for 23andMe back in 2017, hoping to learn more a

Paris Hilton Details “Beautiful” New Chapter After Welcoming Baby No. 2 With Carter Reum

There is nothing simple about Paris Hilton of two.Days after confirming she and husband Carter Reum

Watch live: First Lady Jill Biden unveils 2023 White House holiday decorations

On Monday, First Lady Jill Biden will unveil the holiday and seasonal decorations for the White Hous