Carbon monoxide poisoning in shared accommodation: fire brigade in action!

Carbon monoxide poisoning in shared accommodation: fire brigade in action!

On Sunday evening, January 5, 2025, the police in Schlitz was informed about an alarming incident: A 47-year-old resident of a community accommodation in the Queck district had lit candles and a bowl of charcoal in their room, which led to dangerous carbon monoxide poisoning. At around 10:50 p.m., the rescue control center of the Vogelsberg district reported the emergency, and ambulance, an emergency team and around 30 firefighters were immediately mobilized to control the situation. The woman affected was taken to the hospital, while the other residents were not violated how news.de reported.

The local authorities are currently investigating the exact circumstances that led to this dangerous situation. It has already been excluded that third parties are involved in the matter. It is believed that the woman itself is responsible for inflaming the coals. The considerable smoke development caused by the candles and charcoal are particularly worrying. This type of carbohydration can lead to severe health risks in the interior, since carbon monoxide is a odorless, toxic gas that can lead to poisoning when inhalation. In this incident, no significant damage to property occurred, which makes the situation a little easier, how fireworld.at reported.

The fast reactions of the rescue workers, which were already mobilized in the late evening hours, show how important it is to be careful when using candles and similar objects, especially in shared accommodation. The police will continue to investigate the events in order to prevent future incidents of this kind and to ensure that the safety of the residents is maintained.