DETROIT – Nine people were taken to the hospital Thursday for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning they suffered at a home in Detroit, officials said.
The victims were taken to Oakwood Beaumont Hospital around 1:50 a.m. Thursday from a home in the 6300 block of Minock Street. They had minor complaints that were consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning, health officials said.
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Five males -- ages 12, 14, 16, 30 and 41 -- and four females -- ages 10, 17, 42 and 63 -- were treated for non-life-threatening illnesses.
Officials said firefighters got readings that showed there was carbon monoxide in the home. They aren't sure if the family had a carbon monoxide detector.
Firefighters said the victims are lucky they called when they did, and they reminded the public that it's important to have a carbon monoxide detector.