Carbon Monoxide Levels Prompt Warning From Brookfield Officials

BROOKFIELD, CT — The Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company is advising Brookfield residents to ensure all their heating devices are properly ventilated, and to maintain a working carbon monoxide detector in their home or business.

The warning follows an episode Wednesday morning when the deputy fire marshal found a business with elevated carbon monoxide levels, during a follow-up inspection.

The high levels of CO were due to an improperly vented portable heater, according to fire officials.

Three occupants of the building requested medical evaluation. The building was ventilated and the heater removed. The occupants all refused treatment by emergency medical services.