At 8:29 a.m. on Aug. 3, sirens were heard throughout the town of Afton. A fire and smoke were seen engulfing the Cowboy Cookin’ Kitchen and Catering food truck. According to Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg, it is suspected there was a propane leak and it was ignited when employees went to light the pilot light. However, the incident is still under investigation, according to Chief Romberg.

Injured in the fire were Teylor Dunn, Anthyn Titensor and Treyson Johnson.

Rikki Rogers, co-owner of Short Stop Tacos, was just one food truck down from Cowboy Cookin’ when the truck caught on fire. She was one of many who helped during the fire.

“I’m just glad we were here early to help,” Rogers said. “We, and a couple other food trucks, were focused on trying to help calm the burn victims down and keep the fire at bay until the fire department got there.”

Chief Romberg said the fire department had the blaze out in minutes, but the damage was already done.  Titensor was flown to Idaho Falls but was recently released with follow-up visits to come later, according to Romberg. Johnson was treated at the Star Valley hospital and released, according to Romberg. Dunn was the most seriously injured and was flown to Utah. Dunn has yet to be released, according to Romberg.

“It is something we will never forget or unsee.” Rogers said. “All of us just hope that the kids are able to pull through this.”

Police Chief Romberg says that many fundraisers have been started to help support the three individuals and their families.