The Morning Call (Allentown): Giant Food carbon monoxide crisis affects 35 near Easton
At least eight ambulances rushed to the Giant Food Store in Forks Township on Monday night after carbon monoxide from a tile-cutting machine affected 35 people, authorities said.
Three of those exposed suffered potentially life-threatening effects, said William Carver, Forks emergency management coordinator.
Forks Fire Chief Chuck Chapman said the carbon monoxide appeared to have been produced by a propane-powered tile-cutter that a contractor was operating in a tented area within the store at 301 Town Center Blvd., just west of Sullivan Trail.
