At least three people from a multi-family home on Cook Street in Ansonia were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning Sunday (Oct. 30).
The poisoning was not related to the storm. Rather, there was a problem with the apartment’s chimney after work done on the house, according to Assistant Chief Scott Trembley.
The fire department was dispatched to the scene at about 11 a.m. after at least one resident in the home went to Griffin Hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning, Trembley said.
Hospital staff notified the fire department and EMS.
When firefighters arrived at the residence, Ansonia Rescue Medical Services crews were already there treating two other residents in the multi-family home, Trembley said.
Those two people were also taken to Griffin Hospital.
Trembley did not have information about their condition. A call was left seeking comment from ARMS Director Jared Heon.
The fire department found high levels of carbon monoxide in the home and called Yankee Gas.
The home was vented and the problem was found in the chimney.
The gas company turned off gas service to the home. While it would be safe for residents to return, although the natural gas is still shut off, Trembley said.