Sep 15, 2025

Camper fire, exploding propane tanks shut down Kan. highway

Posted Sep 15, 2025 12:30 PM
Photo KHP
Photo KHP

MEADE COUNTY —U.S. Highway 54 east of Plains was closed on Sunday due to a camper that was engulfed in flames, according to a social media report from the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Technical Trooper Parr was on scene and advised of propane tanks exploding from the trailer.

Photo KHP
Photo KHP

The KHP thanked everyone in Meade County for their tireless work to make sure the scene was secured, safe, and being able to get U.S. Highway 54 back open.