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Fire destroyed the Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences Wednesday morning.
Tulsa Fire got the call just before 5 a.m. When firefighters arrived at the school near 17th and Lewis flames were coming through the roof.
At about 5:15 a.m. an explosion rocked the building and hurt eight firefighters. The fire department says several of the firefighters had burns on their hands and faces, but all are in fair condition.
Tulsa fire crews believe the fire may have started in a science lab, sparked by some sort of chemical, but it’s not clear what specific chemicals ignited it. Hazardous material crews have been called, and firefighters are being warned to keep their masks on in that area.
When firefighters first went in, there were only small flames, but an explosion occurred soon after. Witnesses say they heard a huge booming noise and then larger flames shot up into the sky.
The Tulsa Fire Department says eight firefighters were injured. Some of them have 3rd degree burns. The Red Cross was also called to the scene to provide relief for the more than 70 firefighters battling the blaze.
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