Cleaning Crew Treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Firefighters prepare to set up more ventilation for the Lattner Building, 215 Fourth Ave. SE, where more than 10 workers inside were taken to a hospital for possible carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday, June 25, 2008. (Jeff Raasch/The Gazette)

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jun 26, 2008 at 9:20 AM CST

Story Updated: Jun 26, 2008 at 9:20 AM CST

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - Thirteen people on cleanup-duty at a flood-damaged building in Cedar Rapids ended up at the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Emergency crews were called to the building about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Officials say the cleanup crew was working inside the building with gasoline engines running and not enough ventilation.

Laura Rainey of St. Luke's Hospital said Thursday that all the workers were treated and released.

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