TORONTO – At least eight people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning at a Toronto restaurant Sunday night.
Fire crews responded to the scene at around 11 p.m. at a Chinese Halal restaurant near Finch Avenue and Leslie Street.
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Individuals affected by the the carbon monoxide were treated on a paramedic bus before being taken to hospital.
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Toronto Fire officials said the carbon monoxide levels were five times higher than normal.
It is believed a broken hot water heater was behind the leak.
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