Brookline apartment evacuated due to high carbon monoxide levels

A Brookline, Massachusetts apartment building was evacuated on Tuesday due to high levels of carbon monoxide. The local fire department responded quickly after detecting dangerous levels of the gas throughout the building. Elijah Hernandez, a resident, was in his apartment when he heard a loud alarm. He described it as terrifying when the alarm announced the presence of carbon monoxide. He quickly left his apartment and called the fire department to report the situation. Deputy Fire Chief Rob Nelson commended Hernandez for his prompt action. Firefighters used fans to ventilate the building and found the source of the carbon monoxide. A construction company was using a gas-powered generator in the garage, which had no muffler and produced a lot of CO very quickly. Hernandez felt a bit sick but did not need to go to the hospital. Residents were allowed to return to their homes later that afternoon. After hearing news about past incidents involving carbon monoxide, Hernandez expressed relief that he had a detector in his apartment. He urged others to get one, emphasizing that it could save lives.