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High carbon monoxide levels force evacuation of eight buildings in Astoria

Fifty people were evacuated from eight buildings in Astoria Wednesday evening after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected, said the FDNY.

Officials ordered the evacuation around 7:30 p.m. following a manhole fire near the residential buildings along 31st Drive.

One person was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, said the FDNY.

Some of the residents have been allowed back in the buildings, but Con Ed is still investigating and checking the air quality.

 

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