Lubbock, TX – A Central Lubbock apartment building was evacuated after reports of “the smell of gas” from inside one of the apartments.
Lubbock Fire Rescue officials stated there was “faulty gas venting” in the unit. A natural gas heater was turned on and the occupants smelled the odor. However, there was not a leak. The heater was not set up to vent properly out of the apartment, creating the carbon monoxide exposure to the residents.
Five people were taken to the hospital, according to LFR.
LFR arrived at the Hoff Gardens Apartments at 1919 34th Street just after 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
The building was evacuated and LFR took control of the situation.