JAMESTOWN — A 15-year-old was flown to the hospital after being burned during science class at Greeneview High School on Wednesday.
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“There was some kind of chemical, an ethanol-type chemical, that they were using on paper to freeze and burn, just a little science experiment,” Silvercreek Township Fire Chief Steve Payton said.
The fire chief said they had to get everyone out of the building when the fire alarms went off because something went horribly wrong during that science class.
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“Not sure what happened, something got out of hand, something blew up. I don’t know if a chemical spilled, what actually happened. But she ended up with burns over 45 to 50% of her body. Her airway was compromised, she had burns around her mouth, around her face,” Payton said.
Medics put the 15-year-old girl on a medical helicopter to Columbus for treatment.
“All the burns were to the top section of her mid torso, her arms, and facial so she was critical when she left here,” Payton said.
The chief said they had two other victims, one with minor burns, another who suffered a panic attack.
News Center 7 reached out to Greeneview Local Schools, a spokesperson said:
“Early this afternoon, a fire was detected in one of the science classrooms at Greeneview High School. The school’s fire alarm system activated immediately, and students and staff followed established evacuation protocols.
All students and staff were accounted for and are safe. One student was treated on-site and another was transported to the hospital for burn injuries.
Thank you to Silvercreek Fire and EMS for their prompt response.
School will continue as scheduled tomorrow with staff available to provide additional support to students as needed."
We will continue to follow this story.
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