CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Holiday Twin Rinks in Cheektowaga is closed on Thursday after a carbon monoxide build-up.
National Fuel confirmed Thursday that the carbon monoxide build-up was caused by faulty heating equipment.
A spokesperson for National Fuel emphasized that this was not a gas leak as was originally reported.
In a statement, National Fuel said: "It was determined that an improperly working furnace in the snack bar area caused high levels of carbon monoxide to build up over the course of several days."
and the situation was quickly made safe after the necessary evacuation.
Cheektowaga Police and the Forks Fire Department arrived at Holiday Twin Rinks after getting reports of a strange smell and children showing carbon monoxide exposure symptoms around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Upon arrival, the fire department confirmed that carbon monoxide levels were extremely high and immediately evacuated the building. National Fuel also says the situation was quickly made safe after the necessary evacuation.
Cheektowaga Police Chief Brian Coons told 2 On Your Side that no one had to be admitted to a local hospital. Several people were treated and released at the rink while many others went to area hospitals to be treated and released after experiencing symptoms.
Cheektowaga Police said the Forks Fire Department was on the scene for several hours ventilating the building. National Fuel was also at the rink until well after midnight on Thursday finding the source of the carbon monoxide.
State and County officials have been made aware of the situation.
