Brevard 911 dispatch center reopens after evacuation due to carbon monoxide

News 13 Friday 20th May, 2011

TITUSVILLE -- The Brevard County dispatch center in Titusville is back open after the facility had been evacuated due to carbon monoxide Friday morning. At least 22 people were injured in the poisoning. Preliminary reports show no serious exposure to carbon monoxide. All patients were treated and released. According to officials, contractors were on top of the buildingusing a generator when fumes leaked into the building. The building, on South Street, also houses the Brevard County Sheriff's office administration center. The victims complained of nausea and dizziness. In terms of parts per million, officials described the leak as dangerously high.

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