PROVO, Utah, July 15, 2020 (Gephardt Daily) — Provo Fire and Rescue responded to Brigham Young University on Wednesday afternoon after a chemical explosion was reported at the Clyde Building.
“The explosion was contained within the lab,” an agency Facebook post says.
According to reports, a student was conducting an experiment with hydrochloric acid in a contained area at about 4 p.m. when an unexpected reaction occurred.
“One male was decontaminated and transported alert and oriented with chemical injuries to Utah Valley Hospital.”
Gephardt Daily will have more information as it is shared.
