Carbon monoxide detected near Virginia Ave causes evacuation, Livingston NJ


Fire and emergency services responded to a carbon monoxide alarm near Virginia Avenue. Elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in the basement, likely from a boiler that was turned off. The residents were told to evacuate and the gas company was notified. There was no fire or injuries reported.
Audio|Source: Livingston Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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F1, we have a CO detector activation.
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Near Virginia Avenue, between Oak and Wilson.
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I advise the owner and his wife to step out to your rise near Virginia.
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Precinct.
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You can put me out there.
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Great James F1. F1. F1.
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F1.
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F1. Head F1.
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Could you notify public service gas?
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I have a carbon dioxide reading of 57 parts per million in the basement.
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We believe it's the boiler. The boiler's been shut down. You can have them respond.
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Received that one.
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Location mentioned:
Near Virginia Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039
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