Peoria, AZ – A family of four were transported to the hospital after they were exposed to carbon monoxide Thursday morning, according to the Peoria Fire-Medical Department.
Firefighters responded to the carbon monoxide call at around 10:30 a.m. near the area of 75th Avenue and Thunderbird Boulevard.
According to Peoria Fire-Medical spokesman Tim Eiden, a vehicle was accidentally left running in the garage overnight. The family was suffering from the effects of the carbon monoxide exposure.
The mother and her four children were all transported to the hospital in stable condition.
According to fire officials, a 5-year-old, who was home was transported to the hospital stable condition and was alert.
Peoria Fire-Medical was dispatched to locate and evaluate the three other children.
It was later revealed that the three other children had left the house earlier in the morning.