Five adults and five children were hospitalized after being exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide at a Prince William County, Virginia, home on Tuesday.
(Woodbridge)- Five adults and five children were sickened by carbon monoxide Tuesday morning at their home on Neabsco Creek Court in Woodbridge. Building officials determined the cause of the incident was carbon monoxide escaping from a broken furnace pipe in the basement. Prince William Fire and Rescue says all homeowners are strongly encouraged to have their gas appliances regularly inspected by a trained professional. The Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office also strongly recommends the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all residences.