Forum Condominiums Evacuated

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Montgomery County firefighters evacuated the Forum condominium building, a 17-story residential building, at 11801 Rockville Pike, shortly after 7 a.m. on June 3 because of high carbon monoxide levels on several floors.

Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer said hazardous materials crews have identified a malfunctioning water heater as the source of the carbon monoxide.

He said the building was ventilated and there have been no injuries.

U/D Forum Apts 11801 Rockville Pike – HazMat identified malfunctioning water heater as source of CO, under control pic.twitter.com/7yfh1zUHI4

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 3, 2014

11801 Rockville Pike Forum Apts – hazmat crews focusing on upper floors w/ Gas Co, appears to be related to some renovations & pipe chase

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 3, 2014

U/D Forum Apts Wash Gas. & HazMat crews on scene have minimized hazard, ventilated bldg, EMS evaluated several residents, no illness

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 3, 2014

Forum Apt – 11801 Rockville Pike – Hazmat Carbon Monoxide levels on several floors, bldg evacuated, HazMat & FFs checking all floors

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 3, 2014

U/D hazmat Forum Apts, 17-sty residential bldg, evacuated due to high CO on multiple floors, EMS evaluating, no patients, FFs checking apts

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 3, 2014

11801 Rockville Pike, Forum Apts – Hazmat CO on several floors, w/ evacuations, EMS evaluating

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 3, 2014

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