3 Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Incident In West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Three people were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide were found throughout a building that serves as both a business and a residence on Sunday morning, according to fire officials. Emergency crews responded to 309 North Main St. at about 8:15 a.m. after an occupant reported seeing soot in the building. Four occupants were found inside of the building.

“Fire companies discovered high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the building in both living areas and mechanical areas,” fire officials wrote in a post on Facebook. “In some places, the levels of carbon monoxide were at or close to levels immediately dangerous to life or health. The occupants were rapidly escorted out of the building and immediately treated by emergency medical services crews. Three of the four victims were transported to area hospitals.”

The extent of the victims’ injuries were unknown as of Sunday morning but officials believed them to be non-life threatening. The investigation is focused on the heating components of the building, according to fire officials.

“In consultation with the West Hartford Building official, the structure has been deemed unsafe while inspection and repairs are underway,” fire officials said. “The West Hartford Fire Department appreciates the assistance of the West Hartford Police, the West Hartford Building Official and AMR (American Medical Response) who provided assistance.

“Without the swift efforts of all responding agencies involved the outcome of this incident could have been significantly different. We wish the occupants a speedy recovery and would like to take this opportunity to remind our residents of the value of having smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors installed in your residence and or/business.”

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