BALKIN TOWNSHIP, MN (KDAL) – A 37 year old mother and her 12 year old son were burned over large portions of their bodies in an explosion and fire at a cabin in Balkin Township.
According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department, a 20 pound propane tank that was attached to a heater in the cabin exploded while the two were inside on Sunday morning.
They were able to walk to a nearby neighbor and called for help.
Both were taken to a hospital in Hibbing.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal.
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