Elevated levels of CO at Bowling Green Junior High cause students, employee to become ill

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) –

Seven Bowling Green Junior High students and an employee have become ill after elevated levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the school’s kitchen.

The following communication was sent to families of students at Bowling Green Junior High.

“Earlier today, an employee in the cafeteria became ill, which was determined to be caused by elevated levels of CO2 in the kitchen. The entire school was checked by the Bowling Green Fire Department, and determined concerns were isolated to the kitchen and cafeteria area. Upon further investigation across the school, seven BGJHS students indicated they were experiencing symptoms, and were also evaluated by medical staff…”

Elevated levels of carbon monoxide at BG Junior High cause students, employee to become ill (wbko.com)