Officials confirm leak at midtown Atlanta businesses was carbon dioxide; air quality back to normal

AFRD crews are responding to a carbon monoxide call at the 900 block of Monroe Dr NE Source: Atlanta Fire Rescue

By WSBTV.com News Staff

ATLANTA — Atlanta Fire and Rescue crews evacuated some midtown businesses after reports of carbon monoxide, but they later confirmed the leak was carbon dioxide.

Officials said the leak was coming from a refrigerator unit.

Firefighters responded to the Midtown Promenade in the 900 block of Monroe Drive on Monday morning.

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Officials said two people reported having headaches. They are stable.

Just before 10:30 a.m., fire officials confirmed that the air quality levels were within normal range.

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