CARY -- An explosion at a chemical company in Cary forced the evacuation of a building this afternoon but did not cause any injuries, according to town officials.
The explosion occurred in a lab at Natland International Corporation at 2700 Gateway Centre Blvd., off Aviation Parkway just south of Interstate 40. About 50 people were evacuated from the building, according to the Cary Fire Department.
The explosion occurred while an employee was mixing chemical compounds, and it appears damage was limited to ceiling tiles and lab cabinets, according to the fire department. Workers were later allowed to return the building.
