CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. — Prince George's County fire officials report that six children and two adults are sick after a Carbon monoxide leak in Capital Heights, Maryland.
Fire officials said crews responded to the area of the 4900 block of Fable Street around 2:19 a.m.
Crews transported six children and two adults with non-life threatening symptoms to the hospital for treatment. An additional adult refused to be transported at the scene.
Officials said the Carbon monoxide leak resulted from a generator that was found running in the home. According to the CDC, Carbon Monoxide can be odorless and colorless. Exposure to the gas can cause sudden illness and death.
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