Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Towan Cross, Mount Hawke at 21/12/2016 09:48

Tolvaddon Community Fire Station attended this incident in response from a call from the Ambulance Service. Two female casualties were showing signs of the effects of carbon monoxide. The fire crew used gas monitor to check the property and a neighbouring property and found zero readings on the detector. The two females were left in the care of the ambulance service.

Carbon Monoxide is potentially fatal and even low-levels of the poison can cause lasting damage to your health. You can't smell it, see it or taste it, but it could be there now.

Further information and guidance regarding Carbon monoxide can be found on the following link.

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