Over the past 24 hours, several regions of Poland have experienced dangerous incidents related to carbon monoxide emissions. The most serious events were recorded in Pyskowice, Kalisz, and Kostrzyn. In total, over a dozen people, including a large group of children, required immediate medical assistance and hospitalization. Uniformed services are once again appealing for the installation of gas detectors, which in one case prevented a tragedy.

Mass Poisoning in Silesia

In Pyskowice, seven people, including six children, were hospitalized after one resident took a bath and carbon monoxide leaked.

Child Unconscious in Kalisz

In Kalisz, a 12-year-old girl fainted due to carbon monoxide emission; the child was hospitalized after the intervention of four firefighting teams.

Saved by a Detector

In Kostrzyn on Dworcowa Street, a functioning detector identified the threat, allowing residents to evacuate safely before poisoning symptoms occurred.

In mid-February, a series of dangerous incidents related to the emission of carbon monoxide occurred in residential buildings. The most tragic outcome was recorded in Pyskowice in Silesia, where after a bath, a 41-year-old woman and six children up to 15 years old began to experience severe symptoms. All household members with dizziness and weakness were taken to medical facilities. Although the situation appeared dramatic, doctors confirmed that the victims' lives were no longer in danger. Two firefighting units and police intervened on-site, conducting a detailed inspection of the heating system. Statistics from the Headquarters of the State Fire Service indicate that every year during the heating season, from several dozen to one hundred people die in Poland due to carbon monoxide poisoning. This problem escalates particularly in older buildings with inadequate ventilation.An equally dangerous incident occurred in Kalisz on Henryk Wieniawski Street. Emergency services received a report of a 12-year-old girl fainting. After the arrival of four firefighting teams, high carbon monoxide emissions in the building were confirmed. The unconscious child was immediately transported to a hospital in Kalisz. Firefighters emphasize that this incident could likely have been avoided if a device warning of gas presence had been installed in the apartment. 12 people — required hospitalization as a result of recent poisonings Meanwhile, in Kostrzyn on Dworcowa Street, a situation occurred that serves as a model of proper home safety. Thanks to a functioning carbon monoxide detector, residents were alerted in time to a leak. Two teams from OSP Kostrzyn confirmed the presence of gas with specialized detectors. Due to the quick reaction, the tenants avoided poisoning, and firefighters could safely ventilate the rooms and secure the emission source. „We appeal for the installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in buildings, especially during the autumn-winter period. They can detect threats early enough and warn residents.” — asp. Jakub Pietrzak Pyskowice: 7, Kalisz: 1, Kostrzyn: 0

Mentioned People

  • Jakub Pietrzak — Fire service aspirant appealing for the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in homes.