High carbon monoxide levels detected in basement garage, Newport RI


Fire department responded to high carbon monoxide levels in the basement garage and inside a house near Clarke St. Workers were operating gas-powered machinery causing elevated CO levels. Multiple units are on scene conducting investigation and entry into the property.
Audio|Source: Newport Fire
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Transcript:
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We have extreme CO levels in basement garage area due to workmen operating a gas-powered machine, trying to gain access to the property of the check levels there.
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Proceed, engine five.
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Before our workers on scene, utilizing machinery, causing high levels in the garage, investigating the house near Clarke St.
00:28
Ladder 2.
00:36
Ladder 2, respond 614 LWAB to assist Engine 5, CO reading, 1317.
00:46
Front line from Inter 5, were you able to get a hold of the homeowner?
00:52
Engine 5, that's a negative for this time, two attempts made.
01:06
I'm adding Ladder 2, the assignment 614, Bellev U.S.U.S.
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10-5, C.O. Reading 1318.
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Ladder 2 is en route.
01:20
Receive, letter 2.
01:26
Fire alarm from NJ5.
01:29
One member of NU5 is on air.
01:31
I'm going to enter the property.
01:34
Investigate further.
01:37
Proceeded NGFive, one member on air making entry 1319.
01:46
We're going to provide the housework and then your drive.
01:49
Far least, getting 70, parts per million inside the house here.
01:54
On the basement, first floor is out, zero.
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