Embassy Suites hotel in Phoenix evacuated after carbon monoxide was detected

Embassy Suites hotel in Phoenix evacuated

Firefighters say carbon monoxide was detected on multiple floors at the hotel near Central Avenue and Thomas Road.

PHOENIX - Phoenix firefighters say carbon monoxide was detected on multiple floors of the Embassy Suites hotel near Central Avenue and Thomas Road on Friday.

"Command balanced the incident to a Second Alarm, and immediately initiated evacuation of the structure," said Captain Mike Johnson II.

Firefighters shut down the building's systems to mitigate the leak.

Officials say three people were transported to an area hospital in stable condition as a precaution. No firefighters were injured.

"Crews worked with hotel staff to ensure guests were able to retrieve their belongings and secure accommodations for the night," said Johnson.

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The Embassy Suites building near Central Avenue and Thomas Road was evacuated over a possible carbon monoxide leak.

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