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SALT LAKE CITY — Two people suffered burns when a container of unknown liquid exploded at a construction site at the Salt Lake City International Airport on Friday.
The explosion happened about 9:50 a.m. at a Phase 3 construction site east of Concourse B, according to airport spokeswoman Nancy Volmer.
Two construction workers were burned in the explosion and were transported to local hospitals by the Salt Lake City Fire Department. One person was taken to a burn center with serious burns, and the other had minor burns, said Salt Lake Fire Capt. Shaun Mumedy.
No travelers were in the area when the explosion occurred.
The airport is conducting an internal investigation into the explosion. Volmer said the container was initially believed to contain paint, but know officials aren't sure what material was actually inside. Investigators say the blast may have been caused by the liquid overheating and exploding.
No other information was immediately available.
