Carbon Monoxide Leak Sickens 18 at Ocean City Hotel

A carbon monoxide leak at the Ashore Resort & Beach Club in Ocean City, Maryland, on Friday morning sickened 18 people, leading to the hospitalization of four hotel employees who were later discharged in stable condition. The incident was caused by a ventilation issue with the hotel's boiler, which triggered the carbon monoxide alarm and prompted a swift evacuation. Emergency responders evaluated 13 people on site and four were taken to the hospital. Building inspectors, gas company personnel, and the Fire Marshal’s Office investigated, and the hotel was deemed safe and reopened by early afternoon, although the faulty boiler remains offline for repairs. Officials credited carbon monoxide detectors with preventing more severe consequences and reiterated the dangers of the gas. No fatalities occurred, and hotel operations have since returned to normal.