4 Hospitalized For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Lower Southampton

LOWER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Four people were taken to the hospital in serious condition after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning in their home on Thursday night, authorities said.

The Feasterville Fire Company and mutual aid responded to the report of fumes inside a home in the 300 block of Philmont Avenue between Bustleton Pike and Street Road at 8:11 p.m. in the township's Feasterville section.

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Fire officials told Action News 6 that "dangerous levels" of CO were detected in the home, adding that "it could've been a potentially deadly situation," if fire crews responded any later.

One person was found outside in distress, while three other people including a child, were found unresponsive inside the house, Action News reported.

Fire officials said that all four victims were transported in serious condition. Several pets were also affected by the incident.

Temple MedFlight was dispatched and landed at the Trevose Fire Company.

The Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad, Bucks County Rescue Squad, the Fetter Mills Fire Rescue, and Horsham Fire Company medics transported patients.

The incident is under investigation by the Bucks County Fire Marshal's Office.

The Feasterville Fire Company said there was never any hazard to the public during the incident.