Lubbock motel ordered closed after carbon monoxide noted in other rooms; one man deceased
A motel where one person was found dead Thursday morning, Jan. 16, has been told to shut down and repair gas-fired heaters after carbon monoxide was found in the air of other rooms Friday, the Lubbock Fire Marshal’s Office announced.
Atmos Energy, at the marshal’s request, disconnected gas service to the Budget Motel, 805 34th St., after the inspection.
The motel must remain closed until repairs are performed by licensed contractors and the business is re-inspected, according to a Lubbock Fire Rescue announcement.
First responders to a room at the motel Thursday found Harold Rutherford, 59, dead and a woman apparently suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.
More at http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2014-01-17/motel-ordered-closed-after-carbon-monoxide-noted-other-rooms .
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