By Tom King
Apr 17, 2021 5:52 AM
NEW LONDON, WI (WSAU) There were multiple explosions of propane tanks at a campground near New London on Friday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to Huckleberry Acres Campground around 12:30 pm and found heavy black smoke and several vehicles on fire.
As they were preparing to fight the fire a propane tank blew up. Another 20 tanks blew up later.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Appleton Post-Crescent
NEW LONDON - Multiple propane tanks exploded as firefighters responded to a fire at Huckleberry Acres Campground Friday afternoon.
The fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. Friday at Huckleberry Acres Campground, about 6 miles south of New London. When firefighters arrived, they found four campers, two sheds and a pickup truck engulfed in fire, according to the New London Fire Department.
While firefighters were on the scene, several 20- to 30-pound propane tanks blew up, causing a loud explosion.
Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby campers. At least two other campers were damaged by heat, according to the fire department.
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