A BYU student attempting to make rocket fuel on the stove in their dorm caused an explosion, displacing 22 other students in the building.
Brigham Young University said 22 college students had to be relocated after someone attempted to make rocket fuel on the stove in their dorm, which led to a "fireball" explosion.Firefighters first responded to the incident around 4:30 p.m. local time on Sunday at BYU’s Heritage Halls Building 4. Crews found the fire sprinklers activated and flooding on the main floor.
"The subsequent investigation revealed that a resident had been making homemade rocket fuel on the stove when the volatile mixture suddenly exploded into a fireball," BYU police. "The flames from the explosion had engulfed the walls and ceiling around the stove and the intense heat tripped the fire sprinkler system."Firefighters quickly secured the scene and were able to put out the remnants from the fire, police said.
The fire remains an active case and officials were continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident. The student was not named. Ahead of Thanksgiving, firefighters in Mississippi have demonstrated the potential dangers of deep-frying a turkey. Credit: City of Gulfport - Mayor's Office via Storyful
"It is clear that this situation could have been much worse and we are grateful that no one was injured," BYU police said in a follow-up post on Monday. "We urge students to be aware of circumstances around them and consider how their actions have the potential to affect not just themselves, but others as well," officials added.
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