17 people sickened by carbon monoxide at South Beach hotel
Seventeen people were treated for carbon monoxide exposure Thursday morning after a leak was discovered at the Shore Club hotel in South Beach, according to Miami Beach Fire Rescue.
Nine of them — reportedly workers — were taken to the hospital as a precaution, said Miami Beach Fire Rescue Chief Jorge Linares.
The call came in as a water leak in the pump room of the boutique hotel at 1901 Collins Ave., according to Miami Beach Fire Rescue.
The water pump was shut off while hotel staff waited for fire-rescue to arrive. During this time, “high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the immediate area,” according to fire-rescue.
Some guests and hotel employees were then evacuated. Collins Avenue between 19th and 31st streets were also shut down until 10:22 a.m.
Linares said crews are still working to determine the leak’s source. The area around the building where the leak was found is closed until further notice, he said.
Shore Club representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A letter from the hotel to guests acquired by WSVN says that the hotel “experienced an equipment malfunction near the pool area” and that the restaurant would open for business once the city of Miami Beach gave the all clear.
This story was originally published January 16, 2020 at 9:23 AM.
