Two people were seriously injured after a fire and explosion at an encampment on Government Road Friday afternoon. The Nelson Police Department said it, along with Nelson Fire Department crews, Emergency Health Services and KERPA, responded to reports of a fire at about 3:10 p.m. on Jan. 23. Original Story: Jan. 23, 4:45 p.m.Government Road in Nelson is closed due to an emergency, according to Nelson police. As of 4 p.m., witnesses told Vista Radio the area is fully blocked off. Call 250-365-7600 or email Vista Radio.