7 hospitalized, carbon monoxide leak at West Virginia's Microtel Inn; hotel lacked detectors, violating state code.
7 people were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak at West Virginia's Microtel Inn near Gassaway on May 26. The hotel lacked carbon monoxide detectors, violating state code. Following the incident, temporary detectors were installed, and permanent ones were ordered to be attached to the fire alarm system. West Virginia hotels must have carbon monoxide detectors, with fines for non-compliance ranging from $250 to $2,000.
June 02, 2024
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