Carbon Monoxide Levels Back to Normal in Trumbull After Increase Detected

Trumbull firefighters discovered heightened carbon monoxide levels in the area of Plumb Creek Road in town on Friday and believe construction was a factor. 

Crews spent the day surveying the area as a precaution following a "localized incident" and concluded an extensive investigation at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. By Sunday, the carbon monoxide levels were "well within normal ranges."

Investigators said they believe the "carbon monoxide  found in the air may have been caused by construction in the area that allowed a pocket of carbon monoxide gas to be released from the bedrock, affecting the local area."

The Trumbull Center, Long Hill and Nichols volunteer fire departments worked with Trumbull's police, EMS personnel, health department, emergency management officials, fire marshals, first selectman and engineering team, as well as the United States Environmental Protection Agency, CT West Incident Management Team, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Fairfield County Hazardous Material Team, United Illuminating, Southern CT Gas, Aquarian Water Co., Call Before You Dig, the state's Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, state of Connecticut's fire marshals office and the state of Connecticut fire plan.

The fire department is directing the public to www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm for more information on carbon monoxide and advises all homes install working carbon monoxide detectors.

Anyone with questions can contact the Trumbull fire department.

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