North Laredo Comfort Suites evacuated for second time in a week after carbon monoxide alarm triggers

Laredo, TX –

A hotel in North Laredo was evacuated on Monday morning, September 16, after the carbon monoxide alarm was triggered. The Comfort Suites on Metro Court began the evacuation around 9 a.m.

According to the Laredo Fire Department, staff reported that the carbon monoxide alarm was activated. The building was evacuated, and there are no reports of injuries at this time. The fire department is currently investigating the situation.

Witnesses said several people fainted, and one was taken away on a gurney. Witnesses also said the hotel had limited staff and was quickly moving guests out of the building.

Authorities are still on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.

This incident follows a similar evacuation in the same location last week due to a carbon monoxide leak.

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