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(KSL News) Members of a Logan family are the latest victims of a carbon monoxide threat.
According to police and firefighters, the family had moved a barbecue indoors and carbon monoxide quickly filled the home, poisoning several of them.
The three victims most in need of medical care were all children. They were so sick they almost passed out. They were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Firefighters removed the barbecue, and used special meters to measure the carbon monoxide levels in all the units of the fourplex. They found that carbon monoxide had spread throughout the building.
As a result, an additional four people were also evaluated on scene and referred to the hospital for further medical evaluation.
Firefighters then ventilated the building using special fans until the carbon monoxide had been completely removed.
They warn people to never use a combustible appliance indoors, and have at least one carbon monoxide detector in place.
Elderly, disabled, or low income persons in Cache Valley can get free smoke or carbon monoxide detectors from the Cache Valley Fire Public Education Coalition by calling 716-9518.
