Canned food identified as cause of explosion that injured 6 at state fair

The explosion happened Tuesday night at a concession trailer called the Fry Shack. Authorities said two people were hospitalized after the explosion and fire. Both were treated for cuts and released later Tuesday.

Four others reported injuries but did not seek medical attention.

The cause of the fire was determined by investigators from the Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office and the Hutchinson Fire Department.

The 10-day state fair attracts about 350,000 people each year. It ends on Sunday.