A fire caused by a chemical reaction broke out Tuesday in a classroom at Cal State Long Beach, prompting evacuations but causing no injuries.
Some lithium in a beaker exploded and caused a fire about 1:20 p.m. in Building 86 at the university at 1250 Bellflower Blvd., according to Jake Heflin of the Long Beach Fire Department.
The fire was knocked down by 1:50 p.m., Heflin said. But crews remained at the scene ventilating the building, which was evacuated, he said.
–City News Service