MAY 15, 2015
APEX, N.C.
One student suffered minor burns in a chemical fire in a
science lab at Apex High School, said Matt Dees, public information officer for
Wake County Public Schools.
The incident happened around 9:55 a.m. Friday. The entire
school was evacuated as a precaution Dees said.
Dees said the student who suffered minor burns was being
treated at the school.
Students were allowed back into the school around 11:15 a.m. Friday.
Students were allowed back into the school around 11:15 a.m. Friday.
No other details were immediately released.
There has been an increase in the incidents involving
accidents during chemical demonstrations at educational institutions.
Perhaps teachers need to be more careful and pay more
attention to the risks posed by these flammable and explosive materials they
handle. The students cannot possibly be
left alone to handle these chemicals without full supervision.