Campfire Explosion in Minnesota Leaves One Dead

A campfire explosion in French Township, Minnesota, on Friday night resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man and injured eight others, including a child who was airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital with serious burns. The incident occurred when an unknown flammable liquid was used to start the fire, causing an explosion. Victims ranged in age from 14 to over 60 years old and suffered various degrees of burn and inhalation injuries. Several victims were transported to local hospitals by ambulance or private vehicle. Authorities, including the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, are investigating the incident. The identity of the deceased man has not yet been released.