A deadly carbon monoxide poisoning incident in New Hampshire is attributed to a faulty propane heater, highlighting the dangers of this odorless and colorless gas, especially during winter months. Officials stress the importance of functioning carbon monoxide detectors and proper ventilation for heating appliances.
, believed to be caused by a faulty propane heater in their lakefront residence, according to the New Hampshire fire marshal.
The home did not have a functioning carbon monoxide detector, a factor often linked to fatalities, officials said. Carbon monoxide poisoning incidents nearly triple during the winter months when heating appliances are used at full capacity. The gas is colorless and odorless, often described as a deadly killer with few bodily symptoms indicating unsafe exposure levels.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HEATING APPLIANCES WINTER SAFETY FIRE MARSHAL HOUSE FIRES
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