Truck explodes near Madison Target construction site

A minor explosion Tuesday morning from a truck at Hilldale Shopping Center on Madison’s west side caused a fire near a construction site for the new Target on Madison’s west side.

The explosion occurred when the fire on the truck apparently reached a gas can, according to reports.

No injuries were reported in the fire or explosion.

Firefighters were called to the scene at 8:56 a.m. and had the fire out within 15 minutes, according to reports. No damage was reported to the integrity of the Target structure under construction.