Carbon monoxide leak causes illness at church in Prince George’s

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Six people were taken for medical treatment Sunday from a church in Prince George’s County where a carbon monoxide leak occurred, authorities said. All were in good condition, said Mark E. Brady, spokesman for the county fire and rescue service.

The incident was reported about 11 a.m. at the Refreshing Spring Church of God in the 6200 block of Riverdale Road, Brady said. He said high levels of potentially toxic carbon monoxide were found. An HVAC system, fueled by natural gas, appeared to be the source of the leak and was shut down, Brady said.

The church is in the East Riverdale area, between Kenilworth Avenue and the Baltimore Washington Parkway.

In addition to those found at the church, at least one person who had been at the church earlier was taken for treatment after going home, Brady said.