On the evening of 16 April, in Lviv at a flat on Kryvonosa Street, an emergency incident occurred where a 46-year-old woman was poisoned by carbon monoxide. She was hospitalised in the regional clinical hospital in a condition of moderate severity. The Department of Civil Protection and Territorial Defence of the Lviv City Council reported this from the scene.
Since the beginning of 2026, there have already been 42 recorded cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in Lviv, affecting 76 individuals, including 29 children. It is known that one person has died. Experts emphasise that all poisonings were possible due to inappropriate or improper use of gas appliances.
To prevent tragedies, it is necessary to ensure a proper supply of fresh air through windows, doors, and vents, as well as to clean chimneys to ensure draught. In premises with gas appliances, electric fans that hinder the removal of exhaust gases should not be installed.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include severe headache, general weakness, drowsiness, possible dizziness, and vomiting. In such cases, one should immediately turn off combustion appliances, go outside, and call an ambulance and gas service.
Reminder: any accidents involving gas should be immediately reported to the relevant services by calling the numbers: ambulance — 103, fire brigade — 101, gas service — 104, police — 102.
Source: Lviv City Council