Man hospitalized in Indianapolis after explosion at business in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — A antheral was successful the pain portion of an Indianapolis infirmary aft helium was caught successful an detonation Monday greeting astatine an concern standard supplier, said members of Lafayette Fire Department.

The man’s injuries are considered to beryllium life-threatening, a battalion main told News 8 by phone.

A quality merchandise from the occurrence section said the man’s sanction was being withheld portion his household was being notified. The merchandise did not bespeak anyone other was injured.

Nearby businesses soon aft 10:15 a.m. Monday reported an detonation near the Indy Scale gathering successful precocious flames and smoke, authorities said. The blaze destroyed the wood-frame, metal-sided gathering astatine 3535 Coleman Court.

The gathering was successful a concern portion northeast of the intersection of South Street and Sagamore Parkway North. The battalion main said businesses that reported the detonation included the adjacent GQT Eastside 10 IMAX theatre and a fire-alarm supplier, Electronic Systems Group.

The origin of the occurrence remained nether probe Monday night.

Nearby businesses soon aft 10:15 a.m. July 26, 2021, reported an detonation near the Indy Scale building, 3535 Coleman Court successful Lafayette, Indiana, successful precocious flames and smoke. (Photo Provided/James Boling)