12 people sickened by carbon monoxide exposure in Brooklyn, FDNY says
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. - FDNY says 12 people were affected by carbon monoxide exposure in Brooklyn, with eight taken to the hospital and four refusing treatment.
What we know:
FDNY said crews responded to a report of an unconscious person around 11 p.m. at a location on West 6th Street between Avenue U and Avenue T.
Firefighters arriving on scene detected elevated levels of carbon monoxide and found multiple people experiencing symptoms.
FDNY said a total of 12 patients were evaluated.
How many were treated?
According to FDNY:
- Eight people were transported to Nassau University Medical Center
- Four people refused medical attention
Officials did not release information about the patients’ conditions.
Investigation into the exposure
Authorities have not released details about the source of the carbon monoxide exposure.
The Source: This article is based on information released by the Fire Department of New York.