Emergency Response to High Carbon Monoxide Levels at East Orange Building

January 11, 2026 | E. Orange, NJ

Firefighters responded to reports of elevated carbon monoxide levels at a five-story apartment building on Prospect Street, where multiple residents displayed symptoms of exposure. Emergency crews arrived at 49 Prospect St. on Jan. 11 following alerts of a carbon monoxide incident. The fire department is actively investigating the source of the high CO readings. EMS teams are assessing patients who reported symptoms consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fire Department On Scene w/ high Company levels in a 5 Story Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling. Searching for source. Emergency Medical Services Evaluation pts w/ symptoms. addt Company.s t/s.

Additional fire companies have been sent to the scene to support the response. Officials have not yet released information on the exact number of affected individuals or the potential cause of the leak.

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