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Sanford Herald Workers Treated After Inhaling Carbon Monoxide Fumes

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SANFORD, N.C. — Employees of

The Sanford Herald

wereallowed back into their building Tuesday after two employeesinhaled what's believed to be carbon monoxide fumes.

Two men were preparing Tuesday's editions fordelivery when they began feeling sick. Firefighters said the men hadbeen using a forklift, and it was possible that the fumes from themachinery filled the building.

Windows were opened and fans were placed in doorways to helpventilate the building. The building was later declared safe.

The two employees were taken to Central Carolina Hospital andgiven oxygen. Five more employees went to the hospital as aprecaution.

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