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4 people hospitalized in serious condition for carbon monoxide poisoning at home in Cleveland

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CLEVELAND — Four people were transported in serious condition due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a home on Cleveland's West Side.

The Cleveland Fire Department responded at around 7:45 a.m. for people unresponsive.

Cleveland EMS confirmed four people were transported in serious condition to a nearby hospital.

Cleveland fire confirmed the carbon monoxide poisoning was due to a faulty furnace, which was shut off.

Dominion Energy confirmed crews arrived at the home at 8:18 a.m. to find carbon monoxide levels of 500 parts per million on the first and second floors and levels of 122 parts per million in the basement.

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