Tuesday morning’s explosion at the Lehi Tech Apartment complex is being linked to a possible “mental health episode,” the Lehi Police Department said in an update released Wednesday afternoon.

At around 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, the Lehi police and fire departments responded to the complex located at 200 S. 1300 East on reports of an explosion in an upper-level unit.

In an initial release, officials investigating the incident called the circumstances of the explosion “suspicious” but didn’t note any factors that would breed suspicion.

In Wednesday afternoon’s update, authorities said they are not releasing the specific cause for the explosion, as it’s part of the investigation.

However, a GoFundMe campaign started by a friend of the couple suggests it may have been the result of accidental use of a butane burner and gas canisters.

Vince Han says he and his wife have known the couple for over 30 years. The Daily Herald is not identifying the couple because, at this time, criminal charges have not yet been filed, though the release stated that charges “will be submitted to the Utah County Attorney’s office for screening.”

A description on the crowdfunding account claims that the female resident — in a “state of confusion” after taking an excessive amount of insomnia medication — mistakenly placed three gas cans on a burner thinking they were cans of food, then turned on the flame.

Sometime later after she went to lay down next to her husband, the explosion happened.

According to Han, the incident destroyed nearly everything the couple owns.

He learned about what happened after his daughter, who works with the man, said he didn’t show up for work Tuesday.

“She couldn’t get a hold of him. She called my wife, since you know, they’re childhood friends, (and) my wife tried getting a hold of him,” Han told the Daily Herald. “(She said) it’s very strange that he wasn’t answering. So she actually came to his apartment, and that’s when we saw what was going on.”

According to Han, the woman may also have been dealing with mental health struggles from anxiety.

While Han’s efforts to help the couple recover from the loss are underway, the incident remains under investigation.

According to police, the incident happened in an apartment occupied by a husband and wife, both of whom sustained minor injuries from debris but were not transported to a hospital.

However, the incident left the apartment impacted with window and interior damage.

Several other units also experienced water damage from the sprinkler system.

The Lehi Police Department originally said around 90 families were removed from their apartments due to the explosion.

Nxt Property Management, which manages the Lehi Tech Apartments, says the damages to the impacted units are being addressed.

“We appreciate the quick and professional response of the Lehi Fire Department, emergency personnel, and the Red Cross. We will continue to support affected residents and collaborate closely with all agencies involved throughout the investigation,” the company said in an emailed statement.

The Daily Herald spoke with a neighbor who lives across the hall from where the explosion took place.

The man, who asked to only be identified by his first name, Casey, described how he and his family were awakened by loud fire alarms.

“(We were) just kind of in a panic, wasn’t really sure what was going on. Didn’t really seem like a whole lot other than just alarms,” he said. “Everyone noticed that some police officers were running up the stairs, so I figured something’s probably going on.”

As of Wednesday afternoon, many of the displaced residents have been able to return to their apartments, according to Lehi City spokesperson Jeanteil Livingston.

“The majority of the residents were able to return to their homes. 3 or 4 units were relocated while their homes get cleaned and any repairs are made,” Livingston told the Daily Herald in an email.

Officials urge anyone dealing with a mental health crisis or emotional distress to seek out resources to help.

When experiencing a mental health crisis, such as suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide and Crisis line is available by dialing or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org to speak with a professional.