Posted June 23, 2024

New Jersey –

Wood-Ridge Fire Department

Response at 0600 to 18 4th Street for a CO Alarm. Companies found elevated readings of Carbon Monoxide in the residence. The source was found to be 2 batteries powering a sump pump that had failed and began to offgas . Bergen County HAZMAT responded to neutralize the batteries. The home was ventilated and the residents refused medical attention. All companies were back in quarters at 1000.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. Each home should have a detector on every level of the home, particularly outside of sleeping areas.