Minor steam explosion sparks evacuation at INL building

IDAHO FALLS — Employees of Idaho National Laboratory evacuated a building after a minor steam explosion occurred Monday evening.

Idaho Falls Police Department spokeswoman Jessica Clements says the explosion was initially reported around 4:30 p.m. at 750 MK Simpson Boulevard.

Employees had evacuated themselves by the time emergency responders arrived. No one was injured.

Clements says the steam explosion occurred due to a piece of equipment falling. No fires or damage were caused by the incident.

Authorities have since cleared the area.

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