Ice Center
evacuated as carbon monoxide level climbs Gas-powered
washers had been used indoors
By MARK GRANDSTAFF - GM Today Staff
August 4, 2008
WEST BEND - West Bend firefighters
evacuated the Kettle Moraine Ice Center Sunday after finding high
levels of carbon monoxide in the building.
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Ice Center employees had been using gas-powered washers inside
the building for several hours, said West Bend Fire Battalion Chief
Todd Van Langen. The carbon monoxide given off by the washers
accumulated in the building until one man inside complained of
headaches and nausea, Van Langen said.
