2 Hospitalized, Bedford Apartment Building Evacuated for High CO Levels

High carbon monoxide levels in a Bedford apartment building led to two people being hospitalized early Sunday evening, according to Fire Chief David Grunes and Police Chief Robert Bongiorno.

Police and fire responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at 1105 Albion Road at 5 p.m. The fire department evacuated the building's 20 apartments after reporting high levels of carbon monoxide.

Two of the people living there were taken to the hospital. They are expected to recover.

Bongiorno and Grunes said working carbon monoxide detectors saved lives.

The problem began in the building’s boiler, officials said. Building management showed up to aid residents and help repairs. The building was reopened around 8 p.m.

“Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, and we are fortunate that all residents made it out safely,” Grunes said. “I want to thank the residents for their cooperation and patience as first responders investigated and ventilated the building.”

CO poisoning is serious. Bedford authorities tell residents to get out of the house and seek immediate medical attention if you suspect CO poisoning.

“This was a very dangerous situation, and had it not been for the CO alarms sounding, this could have turned into a serious tragedy,” said Bedford Police Sgt. Paul Saunders, who responded to the scene.

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