The Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at a concession trailer in the south corridor of the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening, according to an official press release issued by the Kansas State Fair.
After arriving at the scene, crews found a concession trailer that they initially believed suffered a small explosion.
Several people received minor injuries but refused medical transportation, and two people with more serious injuries received transportation to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
The Hutchinson Fire Department’s Fire Marshal, in collaboration with Kansas State Fire Marshals, is currently investigating the cause of the incident.
“Kansas State Fair would like to thank our local responders: Hutchinson Fire Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Hutchinson/Reno County Emergency Communications, Reno County EMS, and State of Kansas Fire Marshals Office,” the release read.
More news is expected to be released within the coming days.
