Tragic Carbon Monoxide Incident Claims Three Lives and Leaves One in Critical Condition in Kansas City Home

Due to its smell and colorlessness, carbon monoxide is termed the “silent killer” and is hard to detect without a warning.

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A Kansas City, Carbon Monoxide incident kills three and puts one in critical condition.

The deaths of three Kansas City males and the critical condition of one are suspected of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Kansas City Fire Department received a carbon monoxide complaint at a Fuller Avenue house at 6:50 a.m.

Three Hispanic males aged 20–40 were discovered dead, and a 30-year-old was hospitalized in bad condition. Three Kansas City residents died and one is in bad condition after using an interior generator that discharged carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide, the “silent killer,” depletes blood oxygen, leaving vital systems without air.

An apparent carbon monoxide leak at Washington State College killed one student and sickened two others. Using a gas-powered generator indoors killed three Kansas City residents last month from carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Kansas City Fire Department warns against indoor gas engine use due to Carbon Monoxide threat

Kansas City Fire Department spokesman Michael Hopkins warned against using gas engines inside, including in sheds or basements. Hopkins advised having excellent ventilation and placing the machine outdoors to prevent carbon monoxide exposure.

Even a minor leak may cause carbon monoxide to pile up and become harmful, he said.

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