Man Severely Burned in Southern Minnesota Field Fire

Le Sueur, MN (MinnesotaNow) - Authorities in south-central Minnesota are reporting that a man was severely injured by a field fire Tuesday afternoon.

Fire Reported Tuesday Afternoon

According to a news release, the Le Sueur Fire Department and Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a fire in a field in Sharon Township around 2:40 p.m. The rural property is located about 3 miles southeast of Le Sueur.

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67 Year Old Victim Airlifted to Hospital

The Sheriff's Office says the first emergency responders to arrive at the scene located a 67-year-old man suffering from severe burns to his lower extremities. After receiving medical assistance at the scene, the fire victim was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment.

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Under Investigation.

The man's name and information about his medical condition have not been released.

The news release says the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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