Furnace causes oil odor and carbon monoxide concern, Lehigh County PA
Fire crews responded to a home in Lehigh County after reports of a furnace blowing oil fumes inside. There was no visible smoke or fire, but occupants were evacuated because of possible carbon monoxide exposure.
Audio|Source: Northampton County West and Northern Lehigh County
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We have fire going to near Ritzcraft Street, near Ritzcraft Street.
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I think that the furnace is on and it's blowing an oil smell into the house.
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There's negative smoke.
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Near Richcraft Street.
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Calls reporting,
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his furnace is on, it's blowing an oil smell into the house, negative smoke, fire, or haze.
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They're worried about carbon monoxide.
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They were advised to evacuate.
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I have you near State Park Road.
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I have you near State Park Road.
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Your second alert for an odor of oil inside of residence, near Rick Crap Street, cross of West Denver Drive, Lehigh contract communications on TAC 5.
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Near Ridgecraft Street for reported furnace that's blowing an oil smell into the residence.
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Negative smoke or fire, they're worried about carbon dioxide.
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Lehigh County, PA
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