MCPHERSON COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident at Showalter Fireworks in Inman on Monday.

Just after 10a.m. Reno County EMS responded to the facility on Plum Avenue just north of the Reno-McPherson county line to the report of employee that was burned.

The accident apparently happened when black powder that was being burned off flashed suddenly, causing burns to the employee’s arm and leg.

The victim, 39-year-old Jason Ukele of Salina, was airlifted to the burn unit at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Authorities released no additional details.