Bonfire Archives

Teen Sentenced in Pulaski-Area Bonfire Explosion: Justice Served in Shawano County Court

Shawano, Wisconsin – A teenager named Sam Armstrong faced his sentencing in Shawano County court on April 11, 2024, for his involvement in the Pulaski-area bonfire explosion incident. Armstrong appeared in court to receive his sentence after being charged in connection with the bonfire explosion that took place in the town of Maple Grove, which resulted in injuries to several teens attending the party. The incident, which involved the negligent use of gasoline and diesel …

Request Filed to Consolidate Multiple Lawsuits in Connection to Bonfire Blast at Pulaski

Shawano County, Wisconsin – Samuel Armstrong faced a hearing on December 6, 2023, for the alleged act of rolling a fuel barrel onto a bonfire near Pulaski, resulting in an explosion. Five civil lawsuits related to the bonfire explosion near Pulaski are now set to be merged, seeking justice for the individuals involved. Among those named in the lawsuits are Benjamin Van Asten, Isaac Nelson, Brady McAllister, Brandon Brzeczkowski, Allan Eron, Samuel Armstrong, and Tyler …

Bonfire Explosion Lawsuits Requested to be Merged in Pulaski Incident

Maple Grove, Wisconsin – A request has been filed to merge five civil lawsuits related to a bonfire explosion that injured numerous Pulaski High School students in Shawano County. The incident, which occurred on October 14, 2022, resulted in severe burn injuries to several individuals, including Brandon Brzeczkowski, Issac Nelson, and Benjamin Van Asten, who are currently undergoing treatment at a Milwaukee hospital. According to court documents obtained by FOX 11, attorneys representing the plaintiffs, …

Local Residents Urged to Heed Bonfire Safety Warnings After Explosive Incident

JACKSON, Mississippi – A plea has been issued to the public for information regarding a bonfire explosion that occurred last week in Jackson. The explosion took place during a local celebration, resulting in several injuries and significant property damage. The incident occurred at an annual bonfire event, where hundreds of people had gathered to celebrate. According to officials, the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak, but the exact cause is still under investigation. …

Defendant in Bonfire Explosion Lawsuit Denies Most Allegations, Case Uncertain

MAPLE GROVE, Wis. – The first defendant has responded to a lawsuit regarding a bonfire explosion that injured numerous current and former Pulaski High School students. Frisch, one of the defendants, has denied all but one of the allegations in the lawsuit. The explosion occurred in October 2022, injuring several individuals, some of whom remain in a Milwaukee hospital’s burn unit. In the response to the lawsuit, Frisch and his insurance company admitted that he …

B.C. Community Rallies Around Teen Boys Injured in New Year’s Bonfire Explosion

SMITHERS, British Columbia – Two teenage boys, Jordan Parker and Micah Urban, suffered severe burns after an explosion at a New Year’s Day bonfire event just north of the town. The incident has prompted an outpouring of support from the tight-knit community of Smithers, B.C. The explosion occurred at the 4500 block of Henry Road, where 30 to 40 people had gathered around the bonfire. An object thrown onto the open flame led to the …