Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Bugle at 01/11/2019 08:57

At 08:57 Critical Control received a 999 call reporting suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. One appliance was immediately mobilised from St Austell Community Fire Station. On arrival crews used gas monitoring equipment to locate any carbon monoxide present. Although the crew found a reading of zero, an ambulance was called to care for a male and female as well as a child. Crews waited until the arrival of an ambulance before leaving the scene.


Due to several tragic incidents across Cornwall involving Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, we have produced some advice and guidance for businesses and members of the public. Follow the link below for more information.

Related item: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-homepage/business-fire-safety/fire-safety-advice/carbon-monoxide/