What’s New
Four individuals died on Christmas Day in New Hampshire from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, officials said this week.
Why It Matters
According to the Cleveland Clinic, carbon monoxide poisoning kills over 400 people per year in the United States.
“Carbon monoxide poisoning also sends an additional 100,000 people to emergency rooms annually,” the Cleveland Clinic states.
What To Know
In a press release, the New Hampshire Division of Fire Safety said that officials from the Wakefield Police Department received a 911 call for a welfare check at a residence located at 2962 Province Lake Road at around 4:21 p.m. local time on Wednesday.
“When officers arrived, they found multiple people deceased. Investigators from the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office were requested to respond to the scene to assist,” the press release said.
“While the investigation remains active and ongoing, at this time, investigators believe the victims died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Autopsies …