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Water heater caused carbon monoxide release in Wheaton

WASHINGTON — A malfunctioning water heater is to blame for high levels of carbon monoxide Tuesday at PemBridge Square apartments in Wheaton, Maryland.

A carbon monoxide detector alerted a resident to the problem at the apartment building at 2318 Blueridge Ave. around 2:30 a.m.

The building was evacuated.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said the carbon monoxide was detected in two apartments.

Fire crews traced the problem to a malfunctioning water heater on the second floor.

Paramedics evaluated 10 people on the scene, including several children.

Residents were allowed back in around 4:30 a.m.

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