Explosion/Fire Destroy Meeker County Camper and Home

An explosion and fire at a residence in Meeker County destroyed a camper and home Monday afternoon.

The Sheriff’s Office says at just after 4pm, they received the call of an explosion and fire at a residence on County Road 2 in Forest City.

When crews arrived, the camper was fully engulfed in flames that quickly spread to the residence.

The owner, 65-year-old Michael Hugget, was not home at the time however, others were and said the fire started in the area of the camper.

The preliminary investigation indicates the explosion was likely from a propane tank that was consumed by the fire as the fire spread.

No injuries were reported.

Both the camper and residence are considered a total loss.