KATC has been told by a manager at the H&S Chemical Plant on Laser Lane in Lafayette, a clean-up operation and investigation are underway, but there is no danger to the public.

Saturday morning, fire trucks and hazmat crews responded to the industrial park where Health and Beauty Solutions is located. An incident involving benzoyl peroxide occurred there and some of the material spilled out of barrels.

The chemical, used in acne medication, is highly explosive and toxic in its purest form. Concern was the wind might pick up the substance and spread it around, but that is not the case according to the company and emergency officials.

Three people were treated at a local hospital after the incident. We're told they may have inhaled some of the material, but they have been released.