CLEARWATER COUNTY, Minn. – A man and five children are hurt after an explosion near Bagley.
It happened around 12:30 Monday at a storage unit north of town on 370th Street. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office says the man and children, ages six to 14, suffered burns.
Authorities say a propane tank leaked inside the metal storage unit. When the doors opened, the man lit a cigarette leading to the explosion. People passing by were able to help before first responders arrived.
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The Sheriff’s Office says the man and children’s conditions aren’t known.
