CO Detectors Trigger Evacuation At Starbucks

ELLINGTON, CT — The Ellington Volunteer Fire Department responded Tuesday to a carbon monoxide incident at 135 West Road after elevated levels of the gas were detected inside the building.

Ellington Volunteer Fire Department officials said high levels of carbon monoxide were found during monitoring. All occupants were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.

The affected commercial plaza includes Jersey Mike’s Subs, Starbucks, and Hartford HealthCare Urgent Care.

Fire officials credited properly installed carbon monoxide detectors and the building’s alarm system with alerting occupants and prompting a quick response.

Crews remained on scene to mitigate the hazard and determine next steps before any re-entry. Further details on the source of the carbon monoxide were not immediately released.