HAZMAT responds to elementary school in Fresno after fire extinguisher goes off
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A fire extinguisher went off at an elementary school in Fresno, which prompted a HAZMAT response after students became ill Thursday afternoon, according to the Fresno Fire Department.
Firefighters say on Thursday around 2 p.m. a fire extinguisher went off in a classroom at Lane Elementary School in Fresno which released a chemical powder, and some students fell ill.
According to fire officials, fire extinguishers contain a dry chemical powder that is used to extinguish fires, and any time powder is inhaled it can cause some issues for those who are susceptible. There were about 10 students who were looked at.
The Fresno Fire Department says students are in stable condition and parents will determine whether or not they want their child to go to the hospital.
Fire officials say it is unknown why the fire extinguisher went off. The school district will be investigating the incident.
