One of the best parts about being a student as a teenager is you’re able to take part in so many cool educational and developmental experiences, such as joining the debate team or really digging into your scientific interests and exploring physics and biology. Unfortunately, for one high school student in Ohio, a science experiment she recently took part in at school went wrong and resulted in a dangerous fire. Sadly, she walked away with severe burns on over 40% of her body.
A science experiment went horribly wrong and resulted in the teen being badly burned.
According to The Independent, the 15-year-old was airlifted to the hospital on May 13, 2026, from Greeneview Middle School in Jamestown, Ohio, which shares the same campus as Greeneview High School, after a school science experiment went tragically wrong and caused a fire.
The student’s name is Chloe Walker, according to the GoFundMe page that’s been set up to assist with costs from the accident.
Out of respect for the family and the difficult road ahead, specific details about the incident are not being shared. According to the GoFundMe page, though, Chloe “faces a long road to recovery both physically and emotionally.”
It appears other students were injured during this science experiment as well.
After the science experiment went drastically wrong, all students and staff were evacuated immediately, according to The Independent.
A statement from Greeneview Middle School shared by the newspaper read, “One student was treated on-site, and another was transported to the hospital for burn injuries. Thank you to Silvercreek Fire and EMS for their prompt response.”
The school was able to reopen May 14, with extra help and support brought in for students, per the newspaper.
The community in Ohio is really coming together to help support this 15-year-old.
Sign of support and donation jars can be found in several businesses in Jamestown, Ohio, that are looking to support Chloe and her family during this time, according to WHIO.
Nicole Marshall, who owns Small Town Roots Salon and Spa, is collecting monetary donations and hair donations. “If she is going to need a wig, then we can find out where they’re going to get their wig from and we can take all of the hair donations there, and they will help put that into a wig,” Nicole told the news outlet.
Another fundraiser was happening at Jamestown Café, which was mostly organized by Chloe’s classmates. A peer from school, Kayleigha Burden, discussed how everyone is trying to pitch in where they can. “It means a lot to me. I think everyone is truly trying to help her,” she said, per WHIO.
The GoFundMe page organized to help Chloe and the Walker family currently sits at over $73,000. We wish her all the best throughout her recovery.
