Posted July 7, 2022

OLEAN, NY — Washington West Elementary School was evacuated Wednesday after firefighters found two construction workers in “obvious distress with levels of carbon monoxide present in their blood,” according to a press release from the City of Olean Fire Department.

Firefighters responding to the scene determined that six people were suffering from carbon monoxide. Two were taken to Olean General Hospital; four were treated at the scene.

According to the press release, the incident was caused by propane powered construction equipment that was operated in an area with minimal ventilation.

PR2022-07-06_WashingtonWest.pdf (cityofolean.org)

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