Explosion in Floyds Knobs sparks fire, sends two to hospitals

FLOYDS KNOBS, Ind. — Firefighters are responding to an explosion in Floyds Knobs that injured two people and damaged property, officials said.

The incident happened around 5 p.m. Monday in the 4600 block of E. Luther Road. Highlander Fire Protection District crews said the explosion occurred while gasoline was being ignited while fueling a zero-turn lawnmower. The fire spread to the mower and a nearby pole barn.

One person suffered burns to the face and upper extremities and was transported to University Hospital…

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