Rescue Fire Company Responds to Carbon Monoxide Incident

Cambridge, MD - Volunteers from the Rescue Fire Company were dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide (CO) incident on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in the 900 block of Pine Street in Cambridge, Maryland.

A caller, who was not at the location, contacted authorities after speaking with the occupants by phone. The caller suspected there was an issue at the residence and wanted the fire department to check on the individual's welfare.

Chief 1-2 arrived on the scene and advised responding units of extremely high CO levels inside the home. Two occupants were identified as critically ill.

The subjects were removed from the residence and received immediate treatment from providers on the scene.

Additional units assisted with the investigation and ventilation of the structure.

During the investigation, crews located a charcoal grill and a gas-powered generator operating inside the home.

One occupant was flown to Baltimore by Maryland State Police Aviation Command and is in critical condition. The second occupant was transported locally for further medical care. Three first responders were also transported to a local medical facility, where they were treated and released.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can be deadly indoors. Common causes of exposure include malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances, blocked vents, and the use of grills or generators inside homes.

Residents are advised to install CO detectors on every level of the home and near sleeping areas. Grills and generators should never be operated indoors.

If an alarm sounds or symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, or headaches occur, individuals should evacuate immediately and call 911.

Photo of Grill and Generator Posted Below: Courtesy of Rescue Fire Company