PENDLETON, S.C. (WSPA) -- A student at Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) was transported to a burn center after experiencing a fireball incident during a welding class Thursday evening.

It was reported that the incident occurred when the student was lighting a cutting torch and the gas had been running slightly too long before ignition, resulting in a flash.

TCTC spokesperson Karen Potter explained that such occurrences can happen in welding environments when fuel gas accumulates before ignition.

Officials said the student was wearing appropriate protective welding equipment at the time of the incident. Due to potential inhalation concerns, the student was transported to the Augusta Burn Center for evaluation.

Officials did not share the current condition of the student at this time.

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