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Accident in the laboratory After classes on Monday, we were passing near the chemistry laboratory when we saw a strange figure running out of the chemistry lab.. While we were deciding w

Accident in the laboratory

After classes on Monday, we were passing near the

chemistry laboratory when we saw a strange figure

running out of the chemistry lab The stranger was tall with

stooping shoulders His hair was below his dirty shirt

collar The left leg of his dark blue jeans was rolled up to

his knees

At first we thought that he was Mr Tan, the laboratory

assistant, but he was too shabbily dressed to be Mr Tan

While we were deciding who he was, we suddenly heard

an explosion in the lab Without second thoughts, we

rushed into the lab to investigate We were greeted by

thick black smoke when we opened the door of the lab

We covered our mouths and noses with our handkerchiefs

and with much difficulty, found the source of the fire

The three liter can of kerosene was undoubtedly the fire

initiator We took the little pails at the corner of the lab to

put out the fire While we were struggling with this little

fire-fighting, we were rudely interrupted by a series of loud

explosions behind us We turned around and to our horror

we saw flames near the front door and also the small fire

exit by the left side of the lab

We were trapped and the only way of escaping was

through the narrow windows which were barred with thick

wire We realized the hopelessness of the situation as we

were completely engulfed in thick fumes and smoke The

acid compartment of the cabinet exploded and also caught

fire The smell was unbearable

In between desperate gasps of breath, we shouted for

help In a few minutes we heard the windows being

broken Then excited voices were heard outside We could

not see even our own hands which were held in front of

your eyes, let alone the crowd which must have already

gathered outside

Our hearts beat vigorously as we waited patiently to be

rescued We controlled our breaths and tried not to inhale

much of the possibly poisonous fumes Then, before we

realized it, we were pulled out of the lab, through the

windows by fire-fighters

Now I am feeling better, I can recall that my friends and I

have seen the man, possibly the culprit, loitering in the

canteen outside during the break We really hope that the

man can be traced and proper action be taken against

him