Tragedy in Nasławice (Świętokrzyskie). Firefighters called to report carbon monoxide poisoning removed two people from the house, but one of them could not be saved. On the same day, Świętokrzyskie firefighters saved people – including one child – in two other places where the presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed.
On Saturday, firefighters in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship intervened three times in connection with reports of carbon monoxide – a highly toxic, odorless and colorless gas, commonly known as carbon monoxide.
Tragedy in Nasławice (Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship)Volunteer Fire Department KSRG Krobielice
Carbon monoxide poisoning
The tragedy occurred around noon in Nasławice near Sandomierz. Firefighters evacuated two men from the apartment building. Both were unconscious, one of them had no vital signs. As reported by droogs from the Krobielice Volunteer Fire Department, despite resuscitation using an AED defibrillator, the injured person's life could not be saved.
Further incidents took place late on Saturday evening.
– In Sandomierz, a woman aged about 60 and a child aged eight were taken to hospital after firefighters confirmed the presence of carbon monoxide in their apartment – senior captain told us. Marcin Bajur, press officer of the Świętokrzyskie fire brigade.
Around 1.30 a.m. a 20-year-old woman was taken to hospital in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. – Also in this case, firefighter measurements confirmed the presence of carbon monoxide – Bajur noted. – Detectors worth several dozen zlotys minimize the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, which is why we appeal for the installation of these small devices – he added.
State Fire Service spokesman on smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsTVN24
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
Chad, or carbon monoxide, is an odorless and colorless gas that is produced as a result of incomplete combustion of fuels. It is called the “silent killer” because it is very difficult to detect on your own.
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Carbon monoxide enters the body through the respiratory system and then disrupts the distribution of oxygen supplied to the entire body through the blood. High concentrations of this substance can be fatal.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: headache, dizziness, general fatigue, shortness of breath, drowsiness, nausea, disorientation, breathing difficulties, rapid and irregular breathing, and loss of consciousness.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoningKG PSP
Volunteer Fire Department KSRG Krobielice, tvn24.pl
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