Serious burns suffered by 2 in central MN campfire mishap
Two individuals sustained severe burns after authorities say a man initiated a campfire using gasoline in central Minnesota. The Todd County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the campfire mishap through 911 calls around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in an area along the border of Todd and Morrison counties, east of Cushing. Upon arriving at the camp location, deputies discovered two individuals with serious burn injuries. It is reported that a 34-year-old man was attempting to light the campfire with a gasoline container, which subsequently caught fire and exploded, causing significant burns to his hands. Additionally, a 65-year-old woman in close proximity to the fire also suffered severe burns when the container exploded. She was airlifted to a hospital for medical treatment, while the man was taken by ambulance. The incident is currently being investigated by the sheriff's office.
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