Heat-Triggered Explosion at Kansas State Fair Injures Six: Canned Goods to Blame

Hutchinson, Kan. — A sudden explosion at a Kansas State Fair concession booth injured six people Tuesday night, causing alarm among fairgoers and prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities and fire safety officials. The incident, which occurred at the Fry Shack, was traced back to an overheated canned food item placed too close to a food warmer, officials explained. The Hutchinson Fire Department responded swiftly to the emergency call, which came shortly after the …

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