13 hurt, mostly kids, in chemical blast at museum
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities say 13 people have been injured, mostly children, in a chemical explosion during a science demonstration at a museum in downtown Reno.
Reno police Officer Tim Broadway says seven children and two adults have been hospitalized with acid burns on their hands, arms and faces after the 4:10 p.m. Wednesday blast at the Nevada Discovery Museum.
Reno Fire Chief Mike Hernandez describes the injuries as minor to moderate.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Broadway says four people were treated at the scene and released. He didn't know their ages.
The officials say a methyl alcohol and boric acid mixture exploded during a routine exhibit conducted daily to create a whirling tornado effect.
Hernandez says the museum was evacuated, but didn't appear to receive any additional damage.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The officials say the incident is being investigated.