On January 20, 2026, a 60-year-old man was found dead in his Makowiec home due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Tragic Incident in Makowiec
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, a tragic event occurred in Makowiec (Radom county) when a 60-year-old man was found dead in his home. Emergency services were dispatched after a neighbor reported seeing the man lying on the floor.
The call came in at 7:28 AM. Two fire brigades responded – one from JRG Radom and one from the OSP unit. Firefighters, wearing respiratory protection gear, entered the building through a window.
Carbon Monoxide Detected
Firefighters measured carbon monoxide concentrations at 90 ppm after entering the home. In one room, they found the 60-year-old man without vital signs. After evacuation, a doctor confirmed the man’s death.
The firefighters then ventilated the rooms, and a subsequent measurement showed 0 ppm carbon monoxide. Police are currently investigating under prosecutor supervision to determine the exact causes and circumstances of the incident.
Silent Killer Claims Lives
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and undetectable, earning it the nickname “the silent killer.” Firefighters are urging residents to install carbon monoxide detectors, which can warn of danger and potentially save lives.
Recent Statistics
According to RCB (Rescue Coordination Body), carbon monoxide poisonings have claimed multiple lives recently. On January 21, three people died from carbon monoxide poisoning, and on January 20, the Makowiec victim became the 44th fatality since October 1, 2025.
Carbon monoxide concentration is measured in ppm (parts per million). The World Health Organization recommends keeping levels below 35 ppm in living spaces. Symptoms can appear at 200 ppm (headaches), and concentrations as high as 12,000 ppm can be fatal within minutes.
