Six people were injured during an early morning explosion involving a 5th wheel travel trailer at the Marten River Provincial Campground on June 8, 2020. At approximately 7:00 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the explosion and treated the injured individuals for serious but non-life threatening injuries. All of the patients were transported to an area hospital before being relocated to Edmonton for further treatment.

The ages of the involved individuals range from 6 years old to 41 years old. All are from the same family.

Fire investigators have determined that the source of this explosion was a one pound camping propane tank. The small green one-time-use tank leaked or otherwise expelled propane while it was stored inside the trailer. When the gas met an ignition source it resulted in an explosion.

The victims continue to receive treatment.