A tragic incident occurred on Friday morning at a medical facility in Troy, Michigan, where a 5-year-old boy was killed during an explosion of a hyperbaric chamber. The incident took place around 8 a.m. at The Oxford Center, with emergency responders finding the boy inside the chamber, where he was pronounced dead. His mother, who was close to the chamber at the time, sustained injuries to her arms but did not suffer serious harm. Fortunately, no other individuals were reported injured in the explosion, which was confined to the chamber itself.

The hyperbaric chamber is designed to administer pure oxygen in a pressurized environment, often utilized for treatments including decompression sickness and carbon monoxide poisoning. However, it also creates an environment that can become extremely combustible, especially when filled with high concentrations of oxygen. "The presence of such a high amount of oxygen in a pressurized environment can make it extremely combustible," noted Troy Fire Lieutenant Keith Young.

Officials are still investigating the explosion's cause, with multiple agencies, including fire and police departments, involved in the examination of safety regulations at the facility. According to police, it remains unclear what specific treatment the child was undergoing or what led to this uncommon incident. The Oxford Center, which has been operational for over 15 years, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, reiterating their commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their patients.

The facility has suspended operations until the investigation is complete. The spokesperson for The Oxford Center stressed, "Nothing like this has happened in our more than 15 years of providing this type of therapy." Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the appropriate agencies as they work to uncover the circumstances surrounding this devastating event.

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