Chicago high-rise evacuated due to carbon monoxide leak; 1 person hospitalized

A high-rise building in the Lakeview neighborhood was evacuated Wednesday morning after a carbon monoxide leak.

Fire officials said emergency crews responded to a 10-story building in the 3300 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive shortly after 9 a.m. because elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected throughout the building.

The building was evacuated as a precaution.

The source of the leak was traced to the basement of the building and the building was ventilated.

By 10:30 a.m., carbon monoxide levels in the building reached safe levels.

At least one person from an apartment on the upper floor was taken to hospital.