12/24/2022
There was a dangerous carbon monoxide issue affecting southern Indiana Christmas Eve morning, according to the Clarksville Fire Department.
It started around 3 a.m. Saturday morning when firefighters responded to a call of two residents in south Clarksville experiencing chest pains.
From that time, they responded to nearly two dozen calls of residents experiencing the effects of carbon monoxide. So far, at least four people have been transported to local hospitals.
The issue was so severe that an emergency command center had to be set up at the fire department’s headquarters.
Until the situation is resolved, the Clarksville Fire Department is asking residents to check to make sure that their carbon monoxide monitors in their homes are operating correctly.
“We are also very concerned for residents who may not even have a carbon monoxide detector in their home,” said Clarksville Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs. “That’s why we are asking everyone in Clarksville to check on their neighbors to make sure they are aware of the issue, and that their CO detectors are operating correctly.”
Symptoms of overexposure to carbon monoxide include chest pains, headache, fatigue, light-headedness, dizziness, nausea and unconsciousness.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms is advised to call 911 immediately.
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