A carbon monoxide incident occurred this morning at a Bronx apartment building, resulting in at least 10 people receiving medical attention. According to NBC New York, the fumes originated from a malfunctioning oil burner at the building on 1124 Stratford Avenue.
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) received a call just after 9 a.m. reporting a person feeling unwell at the apartment building. Upon arrival, firefighters detected elevated carbon monoxide levels on all four floors, leading to the evacuation of all 44 apartments. A statement from Bronx News 12 reports that concentrations were measured at approximately 600 parts per million, significantly above safe levels.
Three of the individuals treated were hospitalized, including one patient assigned an orange tag for a serious condition related to a pre-existing heart issue. The remaining seven were treated on site for minor symptoms. While no specific ages were reported, a resident told NBC New York that a teenage girl appeared to faint before receiving care.
The FDNY quickly shut down the malfunctioning oil burner, which had recently been serviced, resulting in a temporary loss of heat for residents. The Department of Buildings was called to conduct a thorough inspection, as confirmed by Bronx News 12. Tenants were temporarily displaced but were allowed to return once the building was ventilated and conditions were deemed safe.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The FDNY’s response highlights the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure. Prompt emergency action and regular maintenance of residential heating systems are important measures to prevent similar incidents.
