Carbon monoxide incident sends 12 to hospital

December 3 – The Virginia Fire Department is continuing to investigate the source of a carbon monoxide leak which sent 12 people to the hospital. The incident was reported around 10:10 a.m. at a residence in the 1200 block of 19th Street South in Virginia (Ridgewood area). EMS units from Virginia, Eveleth, and Biwabik were dispatched to the scene. Seven people at the residence were transported to Essentia Health-Virginia, with several later airlifted to other medical facilities. Two Virginia paramedic/firefighters, two Virginia police officers, and a St. Louis County Deputy Sheriff were also evaluated for CO exposure.