Multiple people, including children, were rescued from a Wilmington dwelling after life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide were found in the building.
Multiple people, including children, were rescued from a Wilmington dwelling after life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide was found in the building.
The incident happened Friday, around 12:30 in the afternoon, on the 900 block of North Madison Street. Firefighters were called to the dwelling, which was divided into various apartments, due to a carbon monoxide alarm.Each apartment was searched and nine people were found who needed immediate assistance. Six of those were children. They were taken to A.I. DuPont Hospital. Two adults were taken to Wilmington Hospital and one person refused medical attention.Crews found a gas-powered pressure washer being used in the basement and determined that was the source of the carbon monoxide.
A thorough investigation is underway conducted by the Wilmington Fire Marshals, while Wilmington L&I is handling the scene.
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