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Man, two children sent to hospital after Vancouver carbon monoxide leak

Nine people were evacuated from the home in south Vancouver
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Two children and a man were taken to hospital late Tuesday night after a carbon monoxide leak in a Vancouver home.

Fire Chief Darell Reid tweeted Wednesday morning that nine people were evacuated from a residence on Tyne Street just after 11 p.m. after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected.

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According to BC Emergency Health Services, a carbon monoxide detector went off inside the building.

Reid is reminding homeowners and renters to check smoke and CO alarms to ensure they are working properly.

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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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