3 hospitalized following flash fire at ACIPCO in Birmingham

3 hospitalized following flash fire at ACIPCO in Birmingham

Three people were taken to the hospital following a New Year’s Eve morning flash fire at ACIPCO.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was dispatched to 2798 16th Ave. North on a report of an industrial accidents, confirmed Battalion Chief Tobias Jones.

They arrived to find three victims involved with the flash fire.

A flash fire is a sudden, intense fire caused by ignition of a mixture of air and a dispersed flammable substance such as a solid, flammable or combustible liquid, or a flammable gas.

Jones said all three victims were taken to UAB Hospital. Two of the victims sustained second-degree burns to the face and body and were in stable condition when transported.

A third victim was taken to the hospital to be evaluated but showed no immediate signs of injury.

ACIPCO said those injured were not ACIPCO employees.

This story will be updated if more information becomes available.