Propane truck bursts into flames after crash in Burnett County; Roads closed

BURNETT COUNTY, Wis. – The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office says a propane truck caught fire following a crash with a pickup truck.

It happened on State Road 70 and County Road H in Dewey Township on January 28, 2026 around 1pm.

That is about 28-miles Southeast of Hayward.

The road is closed.  For safety reasons the area will remain closed until the propane has completely burned off and the truck can be safely removed.

That process could last until 6pm.

Detours are in place and will remain until the scene is cleared.