Local

UCF employee suffers burns in hazardous chemical incident

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.

Listen

news

weather

traffic

mobile apps

Everything you love about wdbo.com and more! Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app.

amazon alexa

Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices!