Three people and two dogs were found dead in a single‑family home in Puławy on Monday morning, investigators say carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths.
Victims and Bodies Found
On Monday before noon, authorities discovered the bodies of three persons – two women and one man – in a residential building on 4 Pułku Piechoty Wojska Polskiego Street. A doctor on the scene declared all deceased. The victims were a 34‑year‑old man and a 36‑year‑old woman from Świdnik, and a 34‑year‑old woman from Radom. Two dogs were also found dead in the building.
Police Investigating the Cause
The Puławy Fire Brigade representative announced that the police, under prosecutor oversight, are conducting investigations to determine the tragedy’s causes. “This is the first carbon monoxide fatality this heating season in Puławy County,” added deputy spokesperson Emil Głogowski.
Importance of Smoke and CO Detectors
The brigade stresses the necessity of installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartments and homes. Detectors alert occupants in emergencies, and the most dangerous fires occur at night while residents sleep. “Detectors save lives,” the firefighters said.
How Detectors Work and Safe Placement
Detectors should be placed on every floor; if only one unit is bought, install it on the upper floor to detect fire on both ground and upper levels. In single‑floor buildings, position the detector in the corridor. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making detectors essential. CO detectors do not sense other gases such as methane, propane, or butane, and are not suitable as smoke detectors in fires.
Symptoms of CO Poisoning
Common signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, drowsiness, shortness of breath, weakness, and palpitations. If CO exposure is suspected, leave the room immediately.