Overview

• A hyperbaric chamber containing highly pressurized oxygen exploded at The Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, killing a 5-year-old boy and injuring his mother.
• The explosion, which occurred around 8 a.m., caused a fire that was quickly contained to the chamber's room by firefighters on the scene.
• Hyperbaric chambers are used for oxygen therapy to treat conditions like decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and chronic wounds, but the high oxygen concentration makes them flammable.
• Officials have not yet determined the cause of the explosion, and multiple state agencies are investigating the incident and facility safety protocols.
• The Oxford Center, which has provided hyperbaric therapy for over 15 years, has suspended operations and pledged full cooperation with ongoing investigations.