Dozen Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Leak at Cooke Building in Saint John

Furnace Issue Triggers Evacuation

Joel Richardson is the vice president of public relations for Cooke. He confirmed a furnace issue in the basement caused the leak. Emergency responders transported about a dozen employees to the hospital for precautionary checks using a city transit bus.

Richardson thanked the local fire department for their rapid response. Police, fire crews, EMS and Liberty Utilities arrived at the scene to secure the building and ensure public safety.

You can read the original report from CTV News Atlantic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the carbon monoxide leak happen?

The leak occurred at the Cooke building located on Carlton Street in uptown Saint John.

What caused the leak?

A furnace issue in the basement of the building caused the carbon monoxide leak.

How many people went to the hospital?

Emergency responders took about a dozen employees to the hospital for precautionary checks.

Who responded to the emergency?

Saint John police, fire crews, EMS and Liberty Utilities attended the scene.

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