Two people were seriously injured in a campfire explosion in Todd County over the weekend.

According to the Todd County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of a fire-related accident involving serious injuries in rural Cushing.

An investigation determined that the explosion happened when a can of gasoline caught fire, injuring a 34-year-old man who was attempting to start a campfire and a nearby 65-year-old. Both of them sustained burns and were hospitalized.

The incident remains under investigation.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

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