Five hospitalized in Buhl CO incident

November 20-Emergency personnel from several Iron Range EMS and fire departments responded to a report that six people were overcome by carbon monoxide at a downtown Buhl business. The incident was reported after 9:00 a.m. at Billy’s Bar and Cafe on State Street. Five people were transported to hospitals in Virginia and Hibbing whilw one person was treated at the scene. Four of the victims were living in an apartment attached to the bar. The cause of the carbon monoxide was believed to be a faulty heating system. Ambulances from Buhl, Chisholm, Hibbing, and Virgnia were on the scene. According to the Buhl Fire Chief, all of the victims were expected to make a full recovery.