WASHINGTON — A Montgomery County, Maryland home was evacuated Saturday after crews helping an unconscious child found high levels of carbon monoxide.
According to Montgomery County Fire and EMS, it happened at a home in the 4800 block of Topping Road in the Randolph Hills area.
When paramedics arrived at the home, their carbon monoxide detector — affixed to EMS First Aid bags — went off.
Spokesman Pete Piringer said the house was evacuated and the gas shut off. Three people, including 2 children, were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Six others were evaluated.
A utility crew found a small gas leak associated with the dryer, and the investigation is ongoing.
Lifesaver — MCFRS carry CO Alarms affixed to EMS 1st Aid Bags, Ambulance crew on scene yesterday alerted to high CO
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO)
