Malfunctioning fireplace causes CO alarm in apartment, Odenton MD
Elevated carbon monoxide was detected in an apartment due to a faulty fireplace. The fireplace was secured and the resident advised to have it inspected before further use. Nearby apartments and hallways were checked and found safe.
Audio|Source: Anne Arundel County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Confirming we had elevated CO levels in apartment F-075.
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due to a malfunctioning fireplace.
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Fireplace has been secured, homeowner has been advised to have it checked out before she uses it again.
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We check the adjoining apartments.
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and had zero levels. We checked the common hallway above and around the apartment door directly above apartment F-075 and had zero reading, zero odors.
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Location mentioned:
Near Retreat Ct, Odenton, MD 21113
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