More than 50 members of a Utah Mormon congregation suffered symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning during a service this weekend.
At least 54 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Monroe, Utah, reported symptoms, according to NBC News, although only 49 required treatment.
The Church says it suspects a malfunction in the building’s heating system was to blame.
Church officials say the building will remain closed until they confirm the problem is fixed.
“We are concerned for the well-being of all those affected and pray for their recovery,” the church said in a statement, adding that it is “working to support the medical and other expenses” of affected parishioners.
No specific details were given about symptoms from Sunday’s incident, but at least 22 people were hospitalized immediately after the service.
The problems began when a 4-year-old girl reported breathing problems, followed by a man who began to feel sick and a third person who reported a headache after leaving the building, according to NBC.
At least 54 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Monroe, Utah, reported symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. KSTU
“We are concerned for the well-being of all those affected and are praying for their recovery,” the church said in a statement. KSTU
In the end, the local fire department was called. They confirmed the carbon monoxide leak and ordered an evacuation.
The Sheriff’s Office in Monroe stated that local first responders did not have enough ambulances to transport all the people reporting symptoms, so units from nearby counties were called, according to NBC.
Church officials have not announced when they expect the building to be usable again.
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