In Ukraine, the number of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning has recently increased. Since the beginning of 2024, more than 1900 fires have occurred, killing more than 200 people as a result of improper operation of heating devices.
This was reported by Anatoliy Shkarbuta , head of the department for training the population and students in emergency situations of the State Emergency Service, during a telethon, UNN reports.
Over the past period, we have seen an increase in the number of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, and a corresponding increase in the number of fires as people began to actively use and operate heating devices. Since the beginning of 2024, more than 1900 fires have occurred, killing more than 200 people as a result of improper operation of heating devices. During the last period, 14 people died
He also explained how to recognize a carbon monoxide leak.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are very insidious. They can be confused with painful manifestations, but if you have gas appliances in the room, if an electric generator is working nearby and you feel dizzy, weak, drowsy, these are the main primary signs that you may be poisoned by carbon monoxide. Much later symptoms are nausea, short-term loss of consciousness, but you do not need to reach these symptoms
Shkarbuta named the main actions in case of suspected carbon monoxide leakage in the house.
It is necessary to open windows, doors and make ventilation and leave the room, while evacuating all other residents and calling the SES, if gas is suspected, then gas service workers
Addendum
Three children were poisoned by carbon monoxide and hospitalized in Ivano-Frankivsk.