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Two evaluated after elevated CO levels found in Potomac home

POTOMAC, Md. (DC News Now) — Fire crews found elevated carbon monoxide levels in a single-family home in Potomac after what was originally reported as an electrical fire.

In a post on the X platform just after 2:30 p.m., Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Spokesperson Pete Piringer said that crews were in the 8600 block of Wild Olive Dr. for an electrical fire in the basement.

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In an update shortly afterwards, Piringer said that responding units found smoke and elevated carbon monoxide levels in the basement.

Firefighters found a charred electrical panel and said that the fire had no extension.

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Two adults were evaluated at the scene but did not want to be transported to the hospital.

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