A 60-year-old man died in Makowiec on January 20, 2026, after carbon monoxide poisoning was discovered by firefighters responding to a neighbor’s report.
Incident Details
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, a tragic event occurred in a house in Makowiec (Radom County). Services were dispatched after a neighbor reported seeing a man lying on the floor.
The call came in at 7:28 AM. Two fire departments were deployed – one from the JRG Radom and one from the OSP unit. Firefighters, wearing respiratory protection equipment, entered the building through a window.
Carbon Monoxide Detection
Upon entering the house, firefighters measured carbon monoxide levels, which showed 90 ppm. In one of the rooms, firefighters found a 60-year-old man without vital signs.
The man was evacuated from the building, but the doctor who arrived at the scene confirmed his death. Firefighters ventilated the rooms, after which subsequent measurements showed 0 ppm.
Investigation and Safety Warning
Further actions at the scene were carried out by the police under the supervision of a prosecutor. The exact causes and circumstances of the incident are being determined. Firefighters again urged the installation of carbon monoxide detectors, which can warn residents and increase safety.
Carbon Monoxide Information
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and undetectable, acting stealthily, which is why it is called the silent killer.