With the autumn cold, carbon monoxide poisoning is making a comeback. And in particular with the bathroom water heater, the fireplace or a poorly cleaned boiler burner which can generate carbon monoxide. Monday, October 23, around 8 a.m., firefighters intervened in a building, located rue Albert-1er in Thionville, for discomfort with an unconscious person. When emergency services arrived, they quickly took care of the victim, a young woman of 34 years old. And this, while emergency detectors revealed an abnormally high level of monoxide in the home where the occupants had lit a barbecue. The 30-year-old was transported to Bel-Air Hospital. Slightly intoxicated, a man was also treated and taken to hospital. In addition, emergency services carried out reconnaissance throughout the building which houses eight apartments. To do this, around fifteen firefighters were dispatched to the site.
A very common domestic poisoning
As a reminder, carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, toxic and potentially fatal gas that results from incomplete combustion. And this, regardless of the fuel used (wood, butane, coal, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, oil, propane). It diffuses very quickly into the environment. Once inhaled, this gas takes the place of oxygen without the person even realizing it. The first signs of poisoning are headache and vomiting. It is for this reason that you should never obstruct the ventilation which was initially provided with the boiler system. Combustion always requires fresh air. You should also remember to check that the vents and chimney are properly vacuated. “It is necessary to have your installation checked by an approved professional, to ventilate well and, above all, not to obstruct the ventilation, indicate the Sdis 57 emergency services. And, of course, never make a fire in a closed space . »
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