Carbon monoxide poisoning at Kittery day care caused by propane-powered saw

Carbon monoxide poisoning at Kittery day care caused by propane-powered saw

The concrete saw was being used in a nearby suite that was under construction without a state building permit, and smoke detectors near the saw were covered up, authorities said.

Fire marshal clarifies details in Kittery carbon monoxide incident - Newport Dispatch

KITTERY — The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office has provided updated information regarding a carbon monoxide incident that occurred on February 12 at Building Blocks Learning Center. Initially, the Fire Marshal’s Office was informed that a construction permit had not been obtained for the suite where a propane-powered concrete saw was being operated. Officials later clarified that the unit had a valid local building permit at the time of the inc…