6 Hospitalized After Propane Incident In Forest Hill: Officials

FOREST HILL, MD - Six people were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide-related call in Forest Hill Wednesday evening, officials said.

At 8:15 p.m., firefighters responded to the 2600 block of Johnson Mill Road, where a carbon monoxide detector had activated, according to Jenn Chenworth, spokeswoman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.

Three adults and three children were taken to hospitals with illnesses that were not believed to be life-threatening, Chenworth said. Four ambulances took the individuals to local and Baltimore area hospitals for treatment.

Firefighters found a leak and were able to secure propane appliances before clearing the scene by 10 p.m., according to Chenworth.

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