Crime & Safety

Carbon Monoxide Affects 3 in Wheaton

Family members were transported to an area hospital.

Montgomery County fire officials transported three people to a local medical facility after they were poisoned by carbon monoxide, said Assistant Chief Scott Graham. 

"Someone was using a power washer, and the fumes from the machine went into an upstairs window, affecting family members inside," Graham said.

They all suffered minor injuries, he added. 

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