KANSAS CITY —Three people died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Kansas City over the weekend.
Just before 7a.m. Saturday, fire crews responded to a carbon monoxide call at a house at 1018 Fuller Avenue in Kansas City, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
On arrival crews encountered high levels of carbon monoxide readings on their CO monitor (1100 parts per million). Upon entering the home Crews discovered three men, ages approximately 20 to 40-years-old and of Hispanic heritage, who had succumb to the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
A fourth man was discovered alive but in critical condition and was transported to a local hospital. The cause of the CO exposure has been identified as a gas-powered generator that was being operated indoors.
The Kansas City Fire Department reminded the public to never run any type of combustion engine indoors, and to install carbon monoxide detectors in your home or business.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause you to become very ill, and potentially cause death. Common symptoms of CO poisoning include nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, and lethargy. If you experience any of these symptoms and suspect carbon monoxide, exit the structure to fresh air and call the fire department.
The KCMO fire department provides free smoke detectors. A CO detector is also available by sending an email to [email protected].