BUTTE — Three Butte residents were hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide in their home Saturday evening, and three firefighters who rescued them also required medical treatment after exposure to the deadly gas.

The Butte Silver Bow Fire Department responded to what was initially reported as a routine medical lift assist at 6:13 p.m. Oct. 11. A man had fallen and couldn't get up, according to the fire department.

Upon arrival, firefighters were met at the door by a woman who didn't live at the house. She explained that a family member had fallen and that two other household members were feeling dizzy.

Firefighter Harvey immediately instructed Probationary Firefighter Strickfaden to retrieve the gas monitor from the vehicle. Harvey and Firefighter/Paramedic Perry entered th

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