5 Young Brothers Seriously Injured in Explosion After Man Smoking Cigarette Ignites Propane Tank: Reports

Mar. 15, 2025

Hennepin County Medical Center.Photo:Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Minneapolis Star Tribune/ZUMA Wire/Alamy

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Five brothers from Minnesota have been seriously injured in a propane tank explosion.

The siblings aged 6-14 years old suffered severe burns in an explosion at a storage unit north of Bagley, Minn., at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office reported, perCBS Newsand local outletsKROC-AM NewsandThe MinnesotaStar Tribune.

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“My five little brothers were involved in an explosion,” Kyra wrote. “All prayers are needed and appreciated. My mom is a single working parent and is now taking time off to be with her boys. She could use any and all the help given. We know very little at the moment but will give updates as we hear.”

The brothers suffered burns ranging from 5-55% in the incident, according to the GoFundMe page.

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In an update shared on their GoFundMe page, the brothers are said to be in stable conditions with “a long road ahead of them."

“The surgeon informed us that all of them will need surgery at some point throughout this process,” their sister Kyra continued. “The stays are going to be extensive and the medical bills are high as well as Mom being unable to be at work. We have upped the donation goal, and we sincerely appreciate all of your help and prayers.”

So far, over $43,000 has been donated to the GoFundMe page for the brothers.

PEOPLE has reached out to Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office for further comment.

source: people.com