An Ohio high schooler was horrifically burned during a classroom science experiment gone wrong.
Chloe Walker, 15, of Jamestown, near Dayton, was participating in a chemistry experiment when it exploded and caused Walker to suffer burns on 45 percent of her body at Greeneview High School, WHIO reported.
'There was some kind of chemical, an ethanol-type chemical, that they were using on paper to freeze and burn, just a little science experiment,' Silvercreek Township Fire Chief Steve Payton told the outlet.
Walker's airways were compromised and she had burns around her mouth and face on Wednesday, Payton said.
'All the burns were to the top section of her mid torso, her arms, and face, so she was critical when she left here,' he said.
Walker was airlifted to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, where she remains for treatment.
Two others suffered injuries as well, including one who had minor burns. The other suffered a panic attack.
The fire alarms went off and students had to evacuate the school, where Walker's mother works as a secretary.
Chloe Walker, 15, of Jamestown, suffered burns on 45 percent of her body after a school science experience went wrong
She was in a chemistry class at Greeneview High School when the experiment exploded and started a fire on Wednesday
Walker is in stable condition and in good spirits now, her family told WHIO.
A GoFundMe has been started for the family to help pay for medical expenses. It has garnered nearly $67,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.
Local businesses have also rallied behind the family, with Jamestown Cafe and Small-Town Roots Salon & Spa hosting fundraisers.
The cafe donated 30 percent of purchases on Sunday to the Walker family. Those who chose to donate money also received a free donut and coffee.
It raised $7,595 for the girl and her family, it announced on Facebook.
Ashley Mannier, the cafe's owner, told WHIO that Walker's classmates are 'showing up' strongly for her.
'And we hope that that presence speaks volumes,' she told the outlet.
Jamestown Church of Christ also donated money toward Walker's recovery.
She was airlifted to Nationwide Children's Hospital, where she remains for treatment
The local community has rallied about the 15-year-old, who is pictured with her older brother, to help raise funds to support the family
'We kind of have a special account... that our church gives to that when things happen in the community,' Pastor Luke Linville told the outlet.
'Everybody plays a part in this, you know. Churches play a part, businesspeople play a part, sports teams play a part, families. It’s people giving, but it’s just people praying and praying and praying, and I think that’s a very big, powerful thing.'
The church will also hold a prayer gathering for Walker on the high school's football field Thursday, according to the congregation's Facebook page.
The Daily Mail has reached out to the school and Walker's family for comment.