Warehouse Gas Alarm Sparks Evacuation | Gainesville News

A warehouse in Ocala went into lockdown this morning after a worker reported feeling lightheaded—only to trigger a full emergency response when medics’ carbon monoxide detectors went off. With six hundred thousand square feet to clear, crews discovered what they believe was hydrogen gas from forklift batteries, an odorless hazard that can sneak up on you. The facility was evacuated, forklifts grounded, and air scrubbed clean. Six people were checked, with just one needing hospital care. The operation shut down for hours—but safety protocols saved the day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b70ae351274ec8f