Orlando, Fla. — A University of Central Florida employee suffered burns Monday after a chemical reaction, according to Orange County Fire Rescue officials.
Firefighters were called to 3512 Perseus Loop Lane near the Facilities Operations building on UCF's campus around 3 p.m.
The 29-year-old who was the only person in the building at the time, and was transporting the chemicals when a static discharge sparked a fire.
He was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center with burns to his face, arms and chest according to responding firefighters.
A university spokeswoman said the incident happened in a building on campus that is designed to handle chemicals and no students were involved in the incident or ever in any danger.
The worker's name was not released. Mike Jachles with OCFR said he was conscious and alert when he was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center.
#BREAKING #HazMat 29-year-old employee injured @UCF after chemicals reacted in building! No students affected. Patient taken to hospital. We’re on the scene working to get more information. Continuing coverage @WFTV pic.twitter.com/fkXrJm1e8S
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