Carbon Monoxide Poisons Diners at Famed Restaurant
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One of New York City’s most celebrated restaurants was evacuated late last night after diners became ill from carbon monoxide poisoning, a city firefighter, Tom Cegielski, said.
About 16 diners at Bouley in TriBeCa fell ill around 10:30 p.m. when carbon monoxide levels reached 500 parts per million, a level that is potentially fatal. Typical homes have levels at 10 parts per million.
Three of the diners were taken to a hospital, though none were believed to be in critical condition, according to rescue officials at the scene. One firefighter said the source of the poisoning was a malfunctioning HVAC. Bouley, named after its famed chef David Bouley, is one of the top-rated restaurants in the city. It is known for its New French cuisine.
