Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

West Becon Close, Morwenstow, Bude at 12/01/2014 06:07

At 06:07 this morning a call was received from a property whose carbon monoxide alarm was sounding and the occupants were reporting that they were feeling ill. Six firefighers from Bude were mobilised to the premise with a gas monitor. The gas monitor displayed a positive reading for carbon monoxide in the building and the source of the carbon monoxide was isolated. Three casualties were treated on scene by Paramedics and appropriate advice to the premise occupants was given. The once the believed source of the carbon monoxide was removed the premise was ventilated by the fire service.

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