Carbon monoxide alarm triggered by car in garage, Ridgewood NJ


A carbon monoxide alarm went off at a residence because a classic car was started in the garage. Firefighters checked the home, aired it out, and confirmed the air was safe with no fire or hazards.
Audio|Source: Ridgewood Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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From near 97 Heights, we believe the activation of the CO detector here was a result of a classic car the occupant has here in the garage that he started a little while ago and drafted inside.
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Everything was going on, we checked the home and ventilated naturally.
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Everything dissipated down at zero readings with three meters.
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You can show myself and an instrument available.
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There are calls back at the activation.
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Location mentioned:
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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