Family saved from CO poisoning by the sound of their CO alarm

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SAVE LIVES: A great story about how things are supposed to go…a Warren, MA family acted quickly to save themselves and their dog from carbon monoxide exposure in their home…https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/saved-by-the-bell-warren-family-acts-quickly-when-carbon/article_5eec36f8-018a-11e9-ab41-ff40fac7700d.html

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Senior apartment complex evacuated for CO – no alarms present

Have a loved one living in a senior housing or assisted living facility?  This story is good reminder to make sure their living space is equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm…http://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/carbon-monoxide-forces-vista-south-evacuation/article_fff939b7-2af2-577f-8a9d-8b81d291fc94.html

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Fire officials called after 24 diners get carbon monoxide poisoning at Red Robin in Orland Park

Orland Fire Protection District paramedics assisted two dozen patrons suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning while dining at a Red Robin restaurant in Orland Park Friday night. According to a statement released by the district early Saturday, emergency crews responded to the location at 15502 S. LaGrange Road after customers complained of headaches and feeling sick. […]

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Middle School CO Leak – No Alarms – Students Hospitalized

CO leak at Clyde Boyd Middle School in Tulsa, Oklahoma…several students hospitalized…leak discovered after multiple students went home ill…district says it will install CO alarms at all school buildings in district and supply handheld monitors at each site…http://www.newson6.com/story/39546855/middle-school-students-treated-after-sand-springs-carbon-monoxide-leak

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Family’s Message After CO Leak Found in their Home

CO ALARMS SAVE LIVES – Scott City, Kansas mom’s account of undetected CO leak in home causing children to be sick in the middle of the night…https://www.ksn.com/news/local/-i-didnt-know-what-was-happening-family-almost-died-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/1613206357

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Couple Treated for CO Poisoning Give Thanks

Informative story about an Ann Arbor, Michigan couple’s experience with CO poisoning in their home…https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2017/11/22/Couple-treated-in-Toledo-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-give-thanks.html

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Hotel Carbon Monoxide Survival Story – European Soccer Player Ian Turner

European soccer player Ian Turner recounts being poisoned by carbon monoxide in a hotel where a young woman died – hotel had no carbon monoxide alarms: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/other-soccer/when-i-woke-my-legs-wouldnt-work-excork-city-player-ian-turner-credits-a-call-to-a-doctor-for-saving-his-life-in-poisoning-tragedy-37539453.html  

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Carbon monoxide prompts evacuation of Fargo businesses, day care

Fargo, ND – “More than 30 people, including children, were evacuated from a business complex in south Fargo Wednesday, Nov. 7, after firefighters responded to a report of a gas smell and found elevated levels of carbon monoxide. At 11:27 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to an office building, which contained businesses and a day care, […]

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1 person dies after carbon monoxide buildup at church

Marshalltown, Iowa – “Authorities say one person died and 14 more were hospitalized after breathing carbon monoxide at their church in Iowa, where a gasoline-powered generator was running in the unvented basement to provide heat and lighting.” 1 person dies after carbon monoxide buildup at church – Times-Herald (timesheraldonline.com)  

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Hotel Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Jacksonville, NC

Hotel evacuated and 16 guests, including a child, hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning…no information yet on whether hotel had CO alarms…another example of why it’s so important to pack your own alarm when you travel… https://www.wnct.com/news/local-news/jacksonville/16-taken-to-hospital-after-carbon-monoxide-exposure-at-jacksonville-hotel/1569012387

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Families Get Free CO Alarms at Longview Fire Dept. Open House

There was a huge turnout Saturday for the 1st annual Project Airy the Canary free CO alarm distribution event held at the Longview Fire Department Open House!  Airy greeted lots of Mint Valley Elementary students who helped us remind their parents that when you hear 4 beeps from your CO alarm, you need to get […]

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‘People could have been killed’: 14 people transported to hospital after CO leak at Dawn’s Foods

Portage, WI – “Emergency crews responded to Dawn’s Foods after dispatchers received a report of a person feeling lightheaded around 3:17 p.m. Wednesday. When crews arrived at the scene, they found a carbon monoxide levels at 800 parts per million…” ‘People could have been killed’: 14 people transported to hospital after carbon monoxide leak (channel3000.com)

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Little Venice Restaurant Evacuated Following Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Binghamton, NY – The Binghamton Fire Department says Little Venice Restaurant was evacuated Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to 111 Chenango Street just after 8am for a carbon monoxide detector going off inside the building. Firefighters evacuated the restaurant and the upstairs apartments. Officials say no one was hurt and they are still searching for the […]

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Boston Restaurant Evacuated Over Carbon Monoxide

Boston, MA – “A restaurant on Boston’s waterfront was evacuated Thursday evening due to carbon monoxide. Fire officials say they began investigating after a woman reported feeling ill at Chart House on Long Wharf shortly after 8 p.m. High levels of the gas were measured…” https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/boston-restaurant-chart-house-evacuated-over-carbon-monoxide-co/56345/  

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Fire Dept called to Noodles & Co twice for CO leak traced to a kitchen appliance

Engine Company 1 responded twice to a State Street restaurant for carbon monoxide alarm activations that were ultimately traced to a leak in a kitchen appliance. The first alarm activation came in at 12:41 a.m. Saturday, August 25. Firefighters forced entry to Noodles & Co. (232 State Street) through a window, finding CO levels at […]

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Employees poisoned by CO at Rancho Mirage restaurant

Rancho Mirage, CA – “Over the last week, some employees began experiencing headaches and nausea. Some employees say they originally mistook the symptoms and thought they were heat-related…’I would think that the fire department would require them to have carbon monoxide detectors along with the smoke detectors,’ said Troy Unterein, a Customer at Burgers & […]

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Carbon monoxide problem leads to evacuation of Hob Nob restaurant

Kenosha, WI – “A mechanical problem caused carbon monoxide levels to spike at Hob Nob restaurant…the Somers Fire Department was called to the restaurant…for 12 people – a mix of restaurant staff and customers – complaining they were feeling ill. ‘We found carbon monoxide levels at 600 parts per million…’” https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/article_8bd58c8b-bf2d-546d-bef6-659526694731.html

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Workers sickened by carbon monoxide poisoning at JoJo restaurant on Upper East Side

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — Five workers at an Upper East Side restaurant were sickened by a carbon monoxide leak that forced the evacuation of the building. An oil burner malfunctioned in the basement of Jojo restaurant on E 64th Street just before 11 p.m. Tuesday, about 30 minutes after closing time. The workers […]

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WORKERS SICKENED BY CO POISONING AT JOJO RESTAURANT ON UPPER EAST SIDE

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — “Five workers at an Upper East Side restaurant were sickened by a carbon monoxide leak that forced the evacuation of the building. An oil burner malfunctioned in the basement of Jojo restaurant on E 64th Street just before 11 p.m. Tuesday, about 30 minutes after closing time. The workers […]

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4 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak at assisted living facility

Essex, VT – “The leak was discovered in the building’s parking garage…Elevated levels of carbon monoxide were also detected on the first and second floors…Four employees showed signs of carbon monoxide exposure and were taken to UVM Medical Center in Burlington for treatment.” 4 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak at assisted living facility (mynbc5.com)

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Carbon monoxide closes Qdoba in Brighton, sends 3 to hospital

Three people were taken to an area hospital after a carbon monoxide incident at a Brighton eatery near Twelve Corners on Wednesday night. Brighton Fire Chief Stephen MacAdam said fire crews were called to Qdoba, 1881 Monroe Ave., shortly before 8 p.m., after a carbon monoxide detector sounded at the restaurant and employees called 911. […]

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Abingdon Taco Bell evacuated for CO leak

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – An Abingdon Taco Bell restaurant was evacuated Saturday morning after employees complained of headaches and coughing. Abingdon Fire Chief John McCormick tells News Channel 11 this all happened around 9 o’clock Saturday morning at the Taco Bell on Cummings Street, that’s right off of Interstate 81. McCormick said crews picked up […]

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3 more lawsuits filed in 2014 North Mac Middle School carbon monoxide leak

Girard, IL –  “At least 150 people were treated at hospitals for the incident, which occurred the morning of Sept. 15, 2014. After a handful of students came forward with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning around 9 a.m., school officials made the call to evacuate.  The lawsuits, which names the school district, as well as […]

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Temecula restaurant closed over strange odor that cause evacuation, illnesses

Temecula, CA – “A Japanese restaurant in Temecula has been closed temporarily after a hazmat team responded two nights in a row to reports of an unusual odor that was making people ill. The source of the odor at Shogun Restaurant in the 41500 block of Margarita Road hasn’t been determined, a health official said […]

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Madison restaurant evacuated after carbon monoxide leak

Madison, WI – “Crews were called to That BBQ Joint on Williamson Street Saturday close to 5 p.m. after complaints of an “odd smell.” When firefighters arrived, they found a carbon monoxide leak and evacuated the restaurant. According to Madison Fire Department, slight levels of carbon monoxide were found on the main floor; however, in […]

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Springfield Chipotle and Noodles and Company evacuated for CO leak

Springfield, IL – “A gas leak at the Noodles and Company in Springfield sent four people to the hospital.  The fire marshal said there were shockingly high levels of carbon monoxide in the air.  The coincidental part officials say they weren’t even called to the restaurant to check on the silent killer carbon monoxide leak…it’s […]

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Skyline Chili evacuated, 8 transported to hospital after carbon monoxide leak

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – “Skyline Chili was evacuated and several customers were transported to the hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at the Castleton restaurant. Emergency crews were called to the Skyline Chili located at 6689 East 82nd Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday. According to IFD spokesperson Rita Reith, Happy Chicken employees first started […]

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Carbon monoxide leak at Skyline Chili sends 2 workers to hospital

CLEVES, OH (FOX19) – A carbon monoxide leak forced the Miami Avenue Skyline to temporarily shut down Wednesday, according to Duke Energy. Two Skyline employees fell ill and were hospitalized. Another Bar, located next door, was also evacuated. High levels of carbon monoxide were detected inside Skyline and Another Bar, according to Village of Cleves Police. Malfunction […]

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34 People Sickened by Carbon Monoxide in Lower Manhattan

“High levels of carbon monoxide spewed by a faulty oil burner that caught fire in the basement of a Lower Manhattan apartment building sickened 34 people Tuesday morning, according to the Fire Department…All 12 stories of the building between Murray Street and Park Place, along West Broadway, were evacuated…The incident occurred in the basement of […]

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Zandru’s Tapas Bar closed due to CO leak

“Employees at a downtown restaurant called for the services of the Madison Fire Department Tuesday night when they realized there was a carbon monoxide leak in the basement. All occupants had already evacuated when Engine Company 1 arrived to 419 State Street, Zandru’s Tapas Bar. MGE was also on scene inspecting the gas water heaters […]

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1 dead, at least 11 poisoned by hotel CO leak in Niles, MI

“Hotel staff found the children lying unresponsive at an indoor pool deck and the breakfast area adjacent to the pool at 10 a.m. ET after noticing their figures through a window…The Fire Department also said it found one of the children in a first-floor room unconscious and not breathing…One hotel worker, along with two Berrien […]

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EMT saves PG Co. police officer friend from carbon monoxide poisoning

Prince George’s County, MD – “Martin knew to track down his friend so he drove to his house and found his car, a 2013 Ford Interceptor. ‘I found him unresponsive in his cruiser,’ Martins says. ‘I pulled him out of his cruiser and tried to stimulate his chest.’ Officer Biddy suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning. […]

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Children Sickened After Zamboni Leaks Carbon Monoxide at Delaware Ice Rink

Wilmington, DE – “The mother of a boy who played hockey at the rink told NBC10 her son along with eight other 13-year-old boys were sickened…the children were taken to the hospital Saturday night and treated for carbon monoxide poisoning…” https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/carbon-monoxide-leak-delaware-ice-rink-close/38420/

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CO incident at Pentagon City Restaurant (Chevy’s Fresh Mex)

Arlington, VA – The Chevy’s Fresh Mex restaurant at 1201 S. Hayes Street in Pentagon City is being evacuated due to “elevated” carbon monoxide levels. Fire department units are being dispatched to the scene to investigate the source of the CO, according to scanner traffic. Washington Gas is also responding to the scene. Initial reports […]

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Zamboni Suspected in Ice Rink Carbon Monoxide Poisonings

WENTZVILLE, Mo. — “The Lindenwood Ice Rink is closed after collegiate hockey players from the University of Wisconsin and Lindenwood University suffered carbon monoxide poisoning during a game Friday night… (CO) was measured at a level of 200…” https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/zamboni-suspected-in-ice-rink-carbon-monoxide-poisonings/

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Nearly lethal CO leak undetected in high priest group meeting

Alpine, UT— “A nearly lethal carbon monoxide leak at a church in Alpine Utah went completely undetected by the high priest’s group meeting in the room. The leak, resulting from a malfunctioning heating system, caused many of the older priesthood holders to cough excessively while rendering other attendees completely unresponsive…Emergency crews were late arriving at […]

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Should carbon monoxide detectors be mandatory in restaurants?

Clemmons, NC –  Diners at a Clemmons restaurant last weekend became sick because of a carbon-monoxide leak. Thanks to some quick action from an off-duty firefighter, the restaurant was evacuated and those who experienced illness were treated. Fortunately, such incidents are rare. But one is too many. We urge legislators to make carbon monoxide detectors […]

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30 People Treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Clemmons Restaurant

“…Assistant Chief Steve Williams with the Lewisville Fire Department said the gas started leaking because of a malfunction in the restaurant’s heating system. The carbon monoxide made it’s way through the restaurant’s ventilation system and into a private dining room where a birthday party with kids was taking place…a firefighter who happened to be with […]

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Two firefighters wanted sandwiches. They saved people from carbon monoxide poisoning instead.

Washington, DC – “Firefighters Melvin Batts and Sam Acala had popped into a Subway restaurant near Greenbelt and Good Luck roads around noon when the carbon monoxide detectors strapped to their walkie-talkies went off…’The readings we found were as high as 600 ppm’…The shopping center was immediately evacuated, and firefighters suited up to find the […]

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As I See It: Why schools need carbon monoxide detectors

“March 17, 2014, started off just like any other day: I dropped off my five-year-old son Ryan at the Douglas Municipal Center, adjacent to the Douglas Elementary School. He hurried inside the municipal center, where kindergarten is held, along with 76 other kindergartners and their teachers. The weather was cold, so the building’s heating system […]

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Drowning victim Sarah Pool had carbon monoxide in system

“People who teach boat safety, such as Mitch Strobl of Boat-Ed.com, adamantly tell people not to hang onto the back of a boat when the engine is running. Whether swimmers are being pulled at full speed or simply lounging in the water while holding onto an idling boat, swimmers can be knocked unconscious before they even […]

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Madison fire investigating code regulations after carbon monoxide scare

Madison, WI – The Madison Fire Department is investigating code regulations after a carbon monoxide scare sent dozens to the hospital. The evacuation happened at Salon Centinela during a Wedding Saturday night. A generator was brought inside the venue causing the carbon monoxide levels to increase to dangerous levels, 405 parts per million. “When you’re […]

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Hookah lounge in North Philadelphia evacuated after CO detected

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) —  “High levels of carbon monoxide forced evacuations at the Amasi Restaurant Hookah establishment in North Philadelphia. It happened around midnight Tuesday on the 1700 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Fire crews responded to the Hookah lounge, and found high levels of CO. The 3-story building houses apartments above, and there […]

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Carbon Monoxide shuts down restaurant, one poisoned

Just as the lunch rush hit downtown Lincoln, several employees at the popular lunch joint Noodles and Company on 14th and ‘P’ started feeling sick. Fire crews were called in and that’s when they detected high levels of carbon monoxide filling the building. The eatery was quickly evacuated, setting off alarm bells for the restaurant […]

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Several people sick from carbon monoxide at Severna Park restaurant

SEVERNA PARK, Md. — Fire officials had to evaluate several employees at a Severna Park restaurant after increased levels of carbon monoxide were found Tuesday. Anne Arundel County Fire responded to the Noodles & Company in the 500 block of Ritchie Highway just after 6:15 p.m. Seven people exhibited lightheadedness and headaches, the department said. […]

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EMTs evacuate Jersey City Burger King when portable CO devices sound

Jersey City, NJ – Two Jersey City EMTs…walked into the Burger King on Route 440 in Jersey City and their portable carbon monoxide detection devices began to sound…evacuated the restaurant and notified the fire department…The devices are worn by all EMTs and paramedics at JCMC and was implemented back in 2011.” https://www.nj.com/hudson/2015/08/emts_walking_in_for_lunch_find_high_levels_of_co2.html

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81 hospitalized for CO leak at Wisconsin hockey rink

Poppy Waterman Ice Rick – Lake Delton, WI “Authorities at the Delton Fire Department said the cause of the carbon monoxide leak was the rink’s resurfacing machine.  The rink will stay closed until the machine can be fixed, officials said. A mechanic is scheduled to start working on it Monday…Ice Hawks President Michael Fatis says […]

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Mall of NH evacuated after several people exposed to carbon monoxide

MANCHESTER, NH – Shortly after the Mall of New Hampshire opened at 11 a.m. on Oct. 19 employees and customers of Bertucci’s restaurant began noticing symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning. Alarms sounded inside the restaurant and Manchester Fire Department responded to find reportedly high readings of carbon monoxide in the building – 114 PPM –  which resulted in […]

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Two restaurants, apartments in downtown Northampton evacuated after high levels of carbon monoxide detected

“Deputy Fire Chief Jon Davine said Northampton firefighters were called to 16-18 Main St. shortly after 11 a.m. when a carbon monoxide detector was activated in the basement of Local Burger. He said firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the building, from its basement to the attic. The readings prompted the Fire Department […]

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North Mac Students Rushed to Hospital for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Girard, IL – “At about 8:45 a.m., North Mac Intermediate and Middle Schools were evacuated, after approximately 150 students and faculty were exhibiting symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning — nearly 60 people have been transported to local hospitals.” North Mac Students Rushed to Hospital for Carbon Monoxide Scare (nbcnews.com) “…complaints allege that when a 2003 […]

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Two Chestnut Hill restaurants evacuated after high CO levels detected

Newton, MA – “Legal Sea Foods located at the Street in Chestnut Hill along Route 9 was evacuated Tuesday morning following high carbon monoxide readings in the restaurants, the Newton Fire Department tweeted. A nearby restaurant, The Cottage, was also evacuated. WCVB first reported that carbon monoxide detectors were going off this morning when employees came to […]

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Elevated carbon monoxide levels at Staten Island cheesesteak shop sends 2 to hospital

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – “Fire Department personnel conducting a routine inspection found elevated carbon monoxide levels at a New Dorp business, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital, officials said. While inspecting Shaggy’s Cheesesteaks on Hylan Boulevard, FDNY officials discovered the carbon monoxide levels showed a reading of 180 on their meters, where […]

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Cottage Grove McDonalds evacuated after CO leak – 3 taken to hospital

COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. —  “Dane County dispatch said three people were sent to the hospital following a carbon monoxide leak at a fast food restaurant in Cottage Grove early Monday morning.  The incident happened just before 6 a.m. at the McDonald’s in the 400 block of West Cottage Grove Road…” https://www.channel3000.com/cottage-grove-restaurant-evacuated-after-co-leak/#:~:text=COTTAGE%20GROVE%2C%20Wis.,of%20West%20Cottage%20Grove%20Road.

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