Fire officials say nine workers were rescued from a construction site in midtown Manhattan after a report of carbon monoxide exposure. Nine workers were rescued from a construction site in midtown Manhattan for carbon monoxide poisoning TuesdayFirefighters are seen transporting the men to the hospital following the rescuePeople stand near the scene after nine men were rescued for carbon monoxide exposureFire officials said the apparent source of the carbon monoxide was a gas-powered generatorOfficials said the apparent source of the carbon monoxide was a gas-powered generator. The FDNY said they conducted air monitoring and readings of carbon monoxide totaled 700 parts per million. The department advised against using gas-powered generators indoors. 'You’re not supposed to be using gas-powered generators indoors, below grade... you should only use generators outside in a well-ventilated area.'

Source: Daily Mail February 06, 2019 01:55 UTC