Three Treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
By: Pieter Bickford
Updated: October 2, 2012
HAGERSTOWN - Three people inside an apartment building in Hagerstown's west end were rushed to the hospital for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The building at 804 Washington Avenue houses several apartments, according to officials.
One man had severe symptoms, according to rescue personnel on the scene. Two other people in the home were also taken to the hospital.
Firefighters traced the carbon monoxide leak to a hot water heater.
The building at 804 Washington Avenue houses several apartments, according to officials.
Fire crews were ventilating the home as of 4:25 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
Comments
Curious, what is a Hot water heater? If the water is already hot... why does it need heated? Just say'n.
Kenneth B.
October 2, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Curious, what is a Hot water heater? If the water is already hot... why does it need heated? Just say'n.
Kenneth B.
October 2, 2012 at 10:11 pm
