Norton fire inspector rescued after CO2 leak

NORTON, Ohio (WJW) – A Norton fire inspector was trapped in a facility Tuesday morning after a valve failure during the decommissioning of an old CO2 fire suppression system.

Just before 9:30 a.m., the Norton Fire and Police Departments responded to a Mayday call reporting that the inspector had become trapped while working to disable the system.

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The valve failure resulted in the release of approximately 1,000 pounds of CO2 into the space where the inspector was located, according to a press release from the Norton Fire Department.

A company employee and a member of a local fire protection company were able to get out on their own.

The company employee was able to get back into the building to rescue the inspector.

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Both the inspector and the employee were taken to a local hospital. They are both in good condition, according to officials.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

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