Indoor Gas Leak at 27 South Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge

Summary: Fire units including Tower 36, Battalion 36, Engine 35, and Ambulance 35 responded to a reported indoor gas leak at 27 South Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge, Illinois. Upon arrival, crews found two people evacuated outside the building and detected high readings of carbon monoxide (CO) and lower explosive limit (LEL) in the basement, with an alarm indicating 38 parts per million. The source of the gas was believed to be near the furnace and heater in the basement. Firefighters shut off the gas, ventilated the building, and continued their investigation. All companies were directed to operate on the Red Fireground channel, and the incident was managed by Hamlin Command.