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Firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide alarm at the Northstar Building in Minneapolis, where levels reached 65 ppm on the fourth floor. The leak was quickly contained, and no occupants reported symptoms. The building was evacuated as a precaution, and ventilation efforts are reducing carbon monoxide levels.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm in Boiler Room at Northstar Building

Received, Engine 19, command back. Releasing all the other rigs, Engine 11, Ladder 9, G3. Engine 19 will remain on scene and monitor until levels go down at 809.

 And dispatch, Engine 19, can we get a ETA from Centerpoint?

Received, Engine 19, command back. Releasing all the other rigs, Engine 11, Ladder 9, G3. Engine 19 will remain on scene and monitor until levels go down at 809. And dispatch, Engine 19, can we get a ETA from Centerpoint?

Dispatch, Engine 19. Engine 19 is going to assume command here. We can release Ladder 9, Engine 11, and Chief 3. We're just going to deny entry to the building and monitor until levels are down.

Firefighters are monitoring carbon monoxide levels as they decrease.

Engine 11 is positioned on University, denying entry to this side of the building.

Engine 11 is positioned on University, denying entry to this side of the building. Received.

Firefighters are blocking entry on one side of the building to ensure safety.

Dispatch, G3, update on the university. We're securing the building. It's reported now that all people are out of the building, we are going to have crews protecting both sides, so no one enters or reenters the building. We have the dampers open. Getting the air from inside the building, levels are already dropping.

Firefighters confirm the building is secure, and carbon monoxide levels are decreasing as ventilation continues.

 Engine 19, Chief 3, do you have anyone in the area that has any symptoms that need medics at all?

 They preemptively were keeping people out.

 They have their own monitoring system that caught a lot of the numbers early on.

 We are just working on setting out the alarm panel to get evacuation of anyone remaining in the building.

Engine 19, Chief 3. Engine 19, go ahead. Engine 19, Chief 3, do you have anyone in the area that has any symptoms that need medics at all? Chief 3, Engine 19, no. Everyone was just returning into work. They preemptively were keeping people out. They have their own monitoring system that caught a lot of the numbers early on. We are just working on setting out the alarm panel to get evacuation of anyone remaining in the building. Received.

Firefighters advise no symptoms reported among occupants. The building's monitoring system detected the issue early. Evacuation procedures are underway.

Dispatch, Engine 19. Can you start an initial here with Engine 11 and Ladder 9?

 We are getting readings of CO. Highest reading being 65 ppm on the fourth floor.

 The source of the leak has been turned off. We're just going to need assistance monitoring and clearing the building.

Dispatch, Engine 19. Can you start an initial here with Engine 11 and Ladder 9? We are getting readings of CO. Highest reading being 65 ppm on the fourth floor. The source of the leak has been turned off. We're just going to need assistance monitoring and clearing the building. Received.

Firefighters detected carbon monoxide levels of 65 ppm on the fourth floor. The leak source has been turned off.

Engine 19 for a carbon monoxide alarm at the Northstar Building at 2701 University Avenue Southeast.

 The alarm is sounding in the boiler room. No smoke or flames noted. Map 519, Bravo.

 Engine 19 for a CO alarm. No symptoms in the Northstar Building boiler room at 2701 University Avenue Southeast.

Engine 19 for a carbon monoxide alarm at the Northstar Building at 2701 University Avenue Southeast. The alarm is sounding in the boiler room. No smoke or flames noted. Map 519, Bravo. Engine 19 for a CO alarm. No symptoms in the Northstar Building boiler room at 2701 University Avenue Southeast. Map 519, Bravo at 725.

Firefighters are responding to a carbon monoxide alarm in the boiler room of the Northstar Building. No smoke or flames reported.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2701 University Ave SE.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm in Boiler Room at Northstar Building

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