Building Evacuated in Bethesda, Road Closure

UPDATED
Montgomery County Fire Rescue units have transported 14 people to the hospital from an apartment complex at 5000 Battery Lane after reports of what may be carbon monoxide exposure.

According to Assistant Chief Scott Graham, 14 residents have been transported and six are in serious condition.

Firefighters evacuated approximately 150 people from the building during their investigation on Oct. 5.

Graham said firefighters have isolated a generator and are in contact with the building’s maintenance department.

During the fire department’s response, police closed Old Georgetown Road at Battery Lane in both directions.

MCFRS – on scene 5000 blk Battery Ln. Multiple resident w/ symp of CO illness. Several transport. Still searching bld and evac appr 150.

— Scott Graham (@MCFirePIO) October 5, 2013

From Alert Montgomery: Due to an incident Old Georgetown Rd @ Battery Lane will be closed in both directions.

— MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire (@mcfrs) October 5, 2013

Update: total of 14 patients transported. Six in serious condition. First responders have isolated a generator & working w/ bldg maint.

— Scott Graham (@MCFirePIO) October 5, 2013

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