GORHAM, Maine — An apartment complex at 147 Plummer Road must remain vacant for at least 24 hours after emergency response teams from multiple communities rushed to the residence Monday afternoon to treat at least six people for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Six individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment of possible carbon monoxide poisoning, according to CBS 13, WGME-TV, in Portland.
Gorham’s fire chief told CBS 13 that investigators believe the problem originated in a boiler system.
Crews spent late Monday afternoon airing out the residence and evaluating public health risks. The chief said that residents told emergency responders that they had experienced headaches and felt sick for several days.
The Red Cross has been called to help residents without alternative lodgings find a place to stay overnight, according to CBS 13.
A 911 call for help came at about 2:30 p.m. A Westbrook emergency dispatcher said at 3:50 p.m. Monday that Westbrook was one of several area communities to send ambulances to assist.
Information about the condition of the individuals taken to the hospital for treatment and about how many other residents were affected was not immediately available.