Three people hospitalised in Lviv due to carbon monoxide poisoning
Yesterday, on 2 December, a carbon monoxide poisoning occurred in Lviv, which injured three people. They were taken to the regional clinical hospital in moderate condition.
This was reported by the City Department for Emergency Situations, Civil Protection and Territorial Defence.
Thus, in one of the apartments on Pekarska Street (Lychakivskyi district), two women, aged 54 and 32, and a 54-year-old man were poisoned by carbon monoxide. The emergency crew of Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC cut off the gas supply to the apartment.
In total, since the beginning of 2024, 42 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning have been recorded in the city, affecting 104 people, 36 of whom were children. Fortunately, no one died.
The Lviv City Hall reiterates that the main requirement to avoid disaster is the inflow of fresh air into the room where there are heating devices – through a window, door and ventilation duct, which must be constantly cleaned and have adequate draft to allow exhaust gases to escape into the atmosphere. Where appliances are installed that discharge combustion gases into a chimney, such as gas boilers or columns, the chimney must also be kept clean. Under no circumstances should there be electric fans in such rooms. If one of these rules is not observed, carbon monoxide is produced.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include an intense headache, general weakness and drowsiness, and possible dizziness and vomiting. If these symptoms occur, turn off all combustion appliances and go outside, call an ambulance and the gas emergency service.
REMEMBER! Gas is explosive, and the slightest violation of the rules can lead to tragedy – explosion, fire, destruction and poisoning. In all accidents involving gas (explosion, fire, poisoning), you should call one of the city services: ambulance – 103, fire department – 101, gas company – 104, police – 102. Any of these services will inform the others and they will arrive at the scene.