Kansas State Fair Explosion Injures Six

An explosion at a concession trailer at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson injured six people on Tuesday evening. The incident, caused by the overpressure of a canned food product near a food warmer, resulted in two individuals being hospitalized and several others sustaining minor injuries. The explosion shattered the trailer's glass windows, prompting a quick response from the Hutchinson Fire Department and other local emergency services. The injured were taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities, including the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office, are investigating the incident. The fair, which attracts approximately 350,000 visitors annually, is scheduled to run through September 15.