Burrillville Gasoline Odor: Seven Sickened: News Sources

BURRILLVILLE, RI — Several people at a residence were sickened Thursday afternoon, due to odor of gasoline. The incident was originally suspected of being due to a gas leak. Multiple rescues were called. The Harrisville Fire Department said one person was taken to the hospital to be evaluated, but the others refused transport. They complained of dizziness, due to the smell, the fire department said.

The building is described as a "multi-family residence." The Fire Department has ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning. No word was available about an investigation.

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