On the night of February 17 in the village of Velyki Hrybovychi, Lviv region, two children aged 7 and 10 were poisoned by carbon monoxide in a private house. According to the Department of Civil Protection and Territorial Defense of Lviv, the victims were taken to the hospital in a moderate condition. Experts identified the lack of draft in the exhaust channel of the gas equipment. The ‘104’ service temporarily stopped the gas supply.
Since the beginning of the year, this is already the eleventh case of carbon monoxide poisoning in this region, affecting 26 people, including 11 children. Two people have died. Experts remind of the most common causes of such incidents and the main safety rules when using gas appliances. If you experience symptoms of poisoning – headache, weakness, or dizziness – immediately turn off combustion devices, move to fresh air, and call emergency services.