Family of Seven Rescued After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A family of seven was rescued after a charcoal grill in their apartment filled it with deadly carbon monoxide. Regular checks and alarms can prevent such tragedies.

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2025 October 6 . 11:58 AM

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Family of Seven Rescued After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A family of seven in Bottrop was rescued after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas, produced by a charcoal grill in their apartment, caused elevated levels in their bodies. Firefighters ventilated the apartment to ensure no more carbon monoxide remained.

Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas, can be deadly in high concentrations. It blocks oxygen transport in the body, leading to symptoms like headaches, nausea, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. In this incident, a five-member family was affected. On average, around 3,500 such cases are treated in German hospitals each year, with incidents increasing during the heating period.

Improperly operated gas heaters and fireplace ovens can also produce this dangerous gas. Using a charcoal grill in a closed room, as in this case, can gradually flood an apartment with carbon monoxide. Regular maintenance of heating systems and the use of carbon monoxide alarms can help prevent such tragedies and save lives.

The family in Bottrop was rescued with no further information on the doctor who treated them. Their rescue serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Regular safety checks and alarms can help keep families safe from this silent killer.