HOUSTON – The Cy-Fair Fire Department says a family of six was hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning Monday afternoon. Officials believe the family was utilizing a charcoal grill to heat their apartment.
“Crews are responding to a multi-person carbon monoxide poisoning in the 8500 block of Easton Commons Dr. in Houston,” the department wrote on Twitter. “6 patients, including 4 children are being transported for carbon monoxide poisoning. Please remember to never heat your home with a grill or oven.”
“Ages of the children range from 5 years old to 10 years old. 1 adult and 1 child are in listed in critical condition at Memorial Hermann Cypress. The family was reportedly burning the fire for warmth for about 4 hours.”
UPDATE: Ages of the children range from 5 years old to 10 years old. 1 adult and 1 child are in listed in critical condition at @memorialhermann Cypress.
The family was reportedly burning the fire for warmth for about 4 hours.
Photo: Capt. Daniel Arizpe, PIO/ @cyfairfd #hounews pic.twitter.com/wBbEkcKYai
— Cy-Fair Fire Department (@cyfairfd) February 15, 2021
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gasoline, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. Improperly ventilated appliances and engines, particularly in a tightly sealed or enclosed space, may allow carbon monoxide to accumulate to dangerous levels.
If you think you or someone you’re with may have carbon monoxide poisoning, get into fresh air and seek emergency medical care.
