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Carbon Monoxide at Plaistow Shaw's Hospitalizes Four Workers

Officials cite an indoor gas-powered pressure washer used by a cleaning contractor as the likely source.

Overview

  • Multiple 911 calls came in at 11:41 p.m. reporting an odor and sick employees at 4 Plaistow Road.
  • Fire crews recorded carbon monoxide at about 300 ppm near the rear of the store.
  • Four of 14 employees on site were taken to area emergency rooms with symptoms of CO poisoning.
  • The building was ventilated, remaining workers resumed duties, and officials reported no ongoing public hazard.
  • All hospitalized patients are expected to fully recover, according to fire officials.