NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A box full of fuel equipment exploded at a live special effects company in Nashville on Wednesday morning, according to the Nashville Fire Department.
The incident happened at Strictly FX, the special effects company located at 120 Airpark Center Drive. Eight to 10 employees were working near the box of equipment when it exploded, according to the fire department, and at least three people were injured during the blast.
Those employees, who had non-critical injuries, were transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment of injuries like glass shards in the skin, according to the fire department. One employee might have earrum damage.
The explosion also ruptured a gas line, which led to the presence of natural gas in the air. That threat has been warned after the gas company arrived on the scene to turn off the gas.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Strictly FX’s Facebook page says the company specializes in pyrotechnics, flame effects, cryogenics, CO2 effects and more for concerts and corporate gigs.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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