6 children among 9 hospitalized after high CO levels found in East Side home, CFD says

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
9 hospitalized after high CO levels found in East Side home
Six children were among nine people rushed to the hospital for possible carbon monoxide poisoning.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Nine people were transported to the hospital after high carbon monoxide levels inside a home on the East Side Tuesday, the Chicago Fire Department said.

The 2.5-story home is located in the 10500-block of Avenue L. CFD said nine people, six children and three adults, were transported to hospitals in fair condition.

Further details were not immediately available.

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