Going out with a bang

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Week two at UNB is going out with a bang . . . literally.

On Thursday, the Fredericton Fire Department arrived on the UNBF campus to respond to a small explosion.

The explosion occurred in Head Hall and the building was evacuated. Fortunately, the two students present in the lab were assessed by paramedics and are uninjured.

Sonya Gilks, a spokesperson for UNB, said the explosion was caused by pressure building up in a container that contained hydrochloric acid and sugar.

Gilks also said that it was not really an explosion, just a loud “popping” sound.

WorkSafe NB was contacted and is satisfied with how things were handled.

The explosion was contained to one room and was cleaned using water and baking soda.

Emily is in her third-year of Political Science. She loves studying and academics which follows into her research work. She's an avid plant mom and a stern black coffee drinker. When she's not working or doing school work, you can find her listening to 70s music on vinyl and watching Parks and Recreation.