Pair of Storm-Related Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Reported In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Tragedy was avoided as several people were overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning Thursday evening when they used alternate heating and power generation in their homes that were without power due to the storm, Greenwich Police said.

Greenwich fire officials are warning people about carbon monoxide poisoning after two calls Thursday evening where Greenwich residents were overcome but not seriously harmed.
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Frank MacEachern

02/26/2016 5:30 a.m.

The individuals, who police didn't release information about, were not seriously injured, police said.

Both incidents can be directly related to a loss of power and the use of alternate heating and power generation at their homes, police said.

The GFD Fire Marshal Shawn McDonnell wanted to remind everyone about the dangers of CO that is odorless, colorless and potentially deadly.

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