KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One adult was critically injured, and one minor and two other adults were hurt following a carbon monoxide poisoning Monday morning in Kansas City, Missouri.
Firefighters were called around 10:22 a.m. to the 100 block of Gladstone Boulevard on a medical emergency.
Crews arrived and found one person unconscious and several others exhibiting symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Four people were taken by ambulance to Kansas City hospitals, one adult was in critical condition and three others were seriously injured, including a minor.
Two other people were inside the home at the time of the incident but refused further treatment after being evaluated by first responders.
Initial reports confirm at least two animals were in the residence and removed during the incident.
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Readings taken by firefighters revealed carbon monoxide levels significantly exceeding safe levels inside the home.
A KCFD spokesperson said firefighters believe an issue with the furnace flue caused the build-up of the gas.
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