Carbon monoxide leak at aging West Feliciana jail forces evacuation, sends one to hospital

Carbon monoxide leak at aging West Feliciana jail forces evacuation, sends one to hospital

A carbon monoxide leak at the West Feliciana Parish jail forced a full evacuation of staff and inmates Saturday morning, sending at least one correctional officer to the hospital. The leak was discovered early Saturday after multiple inmates and staff reported feeling sick. Everyone inside was treated and evaluated by medical staff, according to a press release by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's office. Sheriff Brian Spillman said the jail …

West Feliciana Parish jail evacuated after carbon monoxide leak

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A carbon monoxide leak early Saturday forced the evacuation of inmates and staff at the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said one correctional officer was taken to the hospital for treatment. On-site medical personnel are evaluating and treating all other affected individuals. Officials confirmed that evacuation plans are in place and expect to move to an alte…