Russel City Manager Jon Quinday said that shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday the fire department was called to 1706 N. Main Street for a structure fire. After Fire Chief Dylan Riedel arrived on scene the fire caused an explosion. Riedel was taken to Russell Regional Hospital then later transported to Via Christi in Wichita. The Kansas State Fire Marshall was asked to help in the investigation.
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