Mass Evaluation Underway

More than 200 people have been evaluated and treated after a carbon monoxide leak at Milligan University in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The leak, which occurred on Wednesday, prompted an immediate evacuation of the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.

Leak Source Identified, Repaired

The university says it’s identified and fixed the source of the leak, and carbon monoxide levels are back to normal. But here’s the kicker: the fieldhouse had multiple carbon monoxide detectors that didn’t go off. Yeah, because that’s not a recipe for disaster.

Maintenance staff is now investigating why the detectors failed to activate, and additional detectors have been installed in the building. The university is also testing all carbon monoxide detectors on campus to make sure they’re working properly.

Patients Receive Treatment

Ballad Health, which is caring for the affected individuals, says patients are receiving treatment based on their needs. Some may need oxygen therapy and monitoring for up to 24 hours, while others may only require a few hours of observation.

The health and safety of students and employees is the university’s top priority, and it’s being ‘diligent and deliberate’ in its communications. Translation: they’re trying not to panic anyone.