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An Ottawa resident learned an important lesson Friday morning when a faulty boiler released dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas. Article content
The incident began early in the day when a resident of Amiens Street began to feel queasy. An alarm confirmed dangerous levels of carbon monoxide was in the air. Article content Article content
The resident called 911 to report the incident. He was told to leave his residence into the fresh air while awaiting firefighters.
OFS public information officer Nick DeFazio said firefighters immediately confirmed high levels of carbon monoxide were registered right inside the front door.
Donning protective gear, firefighters began a search and found even higher levels of CO in the basement near the boiler and hot water tank.
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