As often is the case in the winter, the news has carried some tragic stories about carbon monoxide poisoning. According to a recent GlobalNews article, "the OPP and Office of the Chief Coroner have issued a warning about “the dangers of sitting inside a running vehicle for extended periods of time.” Police say that in older vehicles, small leaks can develop in the exhaust system and potentially lead to a deadly build-up of carbon monoxide inside the vehicle."
Along with carbon monoxide from car exhaust, homeowners need to protect themselves from carbon monoxide leaks from fuel burning furnaces and other heating sources.
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