12 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak inside South Side church
CHICAGO (CBS) – A carbon monoxide leak at an Englewood church sent a dozen people to the hospital Sunday.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to a level one hazmat situation around noon at the New Philadelphia Baptist Church, located at 5452 S. State St.
People were gathered for the afternoon service when they noticed an unusual smell.
Fire officials said 12 people were taken to local area hospitals in good condition.
The pastor is just thankful firefighters got there in time.
"A lot of people's eyes were watering and some were getting dizzy, so we had to call the fire department," said Rev. Dennis Dow. "We couldn't tell what it was."
A representative of Peoples Gas said their team assisted after the elevated carbon monoxide readings were discovered.
"Our equipment was not the cause of the issue," the spokesman said. "The Chicago Fire Department is leading the investigation and should be consulted for additional details or updates in the investigation."