Antique Car and Camper Destroyed in Shed Fire at Wadena Flea Market

Photo via Wadena Fire Department

WADENA (KDLM) – A camper and antique car were destroyed, Sunday in a fire at the Wadena Flea Market.

Just before 11:45 a.m., the Wadena Fire Department was dispatched to the Wadena Flea Market for a shed fire. Firefighters gained access to the shed in the Northwest corner of the property and were able to extinguish the fire. A lawn mower, camper and antique car were a total loss.

Firefighters were called back to the property later in the afternoon for a rekindle in a confined area behind the camper.

The property owner prior to the fire was welding on his riding lawn mower when he said sparks from the welder ignited gasoline that had leaked onto the floor.

There were no injuries. In addition to the Wadena Fire Department responding, Verndale Fire Department, Tri County Health Care EMS, Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, and Wadena Police Department responded.