Carbon monoxide detected in residence with elderly man, Tunkhannock PA
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Fire & ArsonFire and EMS crews responded to a residence near Sugar Hollow Road where a 70-year-old man showed signs of possible carbon monoxide poisoning. High levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the basement and third floor. The furnace was shut off and the building was ventilated.
Audio|Heard on: Eastern Columbia and Western Luzerne Fire and EMS
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Command 148 and there are 40 parts per million in the basement.
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Ten-four.
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I'm the entire 22, respond near Sugar Hollow Road, Eaton Township.
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For a (name withheld),
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possible CO poisoning, 2045.
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It's in office.
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No.
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That message.
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Shut off the power.
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Refer to furnace and I'm going to ventilate.
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Okay,
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67 parts per million on the third floor.
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Location mentioned:
Sugar Hollow Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
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