Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Leak Sickens 12 In Brooklyn, FDNY Reports

BROOKLYN, NY — A carbon monoxide leak injured a dozen people late Sunday night inside a Gravesend, Brooklyn home, FDNY officials said.

Around 11 p.m. Sunday, residents inside a West 6th Street home between Avenues U and T began feeling ill, prompting firefighters to respond to a report of an unconscious person.

Crews found 12 people suffering from symptoms consistent with carbon monoxide exposure, and initial readings inside the home measured about 300 parts per million — a dangerous level, according to safety officials.

Fire officials said eight of the dozen people exposed were taken to area hospitals for treatment, while four declined medical care. Others were treated at the scene with oxygen after inhaling the gas.

Authorities have not yet identified the source of the carbon monoxide. Firefighters ventilated the home to reduce levels, while officials emphasized the importance of working detectors to keep residents safe.

Residents are also urged to watch for symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure, including shortness of breath, dizziness and blurred vision.

The CDC warns that carbon monoxide is an “odorless, colorless gas that can kill without warning.” Everyday household items, including furnaces, gas stoves, engines, and charcoal grills, can produce the dangerous gas, officials said.