Apartment complex evacuated for CO pollution

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - An apartment complex in Salt Lake City was evacuated for exposure to carbon monoxide Monday morning.

The incident happened at the Emigration Apartments at 343 South 500 East.

Fire officials responded to a 911 call after a smoke alarm went off, but when they arrived, instead of smoke, they found high levels of carbon monoxide..

One man was found laying outside the apartment complex in serious condition He was immediately treated and taken to the hospital.

Investigators say the CO came from a gas powered saw that was used to cut concrete at the apartments.