School science experiment fire leaves student with severe burns on nearly half her body

Published
May 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Columbus, Ohio
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Columbus Ohio in Columbus, Ohio: Chloe Walker was injured in a school science experiment fire that caused severe burns covering over 40% of her body. She was flown to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Chloe Walker Named in reporting

Original reporting

School science experiment fire leaves student with severe burns on nearly half her body

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