Possible carbon monoxide exposure sparks concern at Oskaloosa home, Oskaloosa IA
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Medical EmergencyResidents at an Oskaloosa home used a fireplace for the first time, prompting headache symptoms and suspicion of carbon monoxide exposure despite silent detectors, prompting concern.
Audio|Heard on: Mahaska County Fire Dispatch
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01:12
Transcript:
00:00
Have a possible carbon monoxide complaint near Penn Boulevard.
00:06
Caller says they used their fireplace for the first time today.
00:10
Her daughter had a headache earlier, but the caller did not.
00:13
Their carbon monoxide detector is not sounding any alarm.
00:17
They report the detector shows a green light.
00:19
They will wait outside for emergency responders to check.
00:28
Thank you.
00:50
Mahaska ambulance and fire department responded to 1008 Penn Boulevard for a subject possibly exposed to carbon monoxide.
01:01
They had a detector that was not going off; fireplace used for the first time today.
01:06
One female has a headache, the other does not.
01:11
10.08, Penn Boulevard.
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Location mentioned:
Penn Blvd, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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