ToplineHarris County, Texas, has seen more than 300 carbon monoxide poisoning cases as some turn to dangerous heat sources while the state battles record low temperatures and widespread power outages, The Houston Chronicle reported Tuesday afternoon. ASSOCIATED PRESSKey FactsHouston Fire Chief Samuel Peña said at a Tuesday news conference that his department has responded to 90 carbon monoxide poisoning calls in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Houston’s Memorial Hermann hospital told Forbes that it has seen about 80 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning across our health system since 3 p.m. on Monday. Key BackgroundAt least two people have died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning since the beginning of the week. Further Reading“Texas Family Believed To Have Used Charcoal Grill For Heat Amid Bitter Cold Hospitalized For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning” (Forbes)“Houston Woman And Child Dead Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Using Car To Stay Warm, Police Say” (Forbes)

Source: Forbes February 16, 2021 20:17 UTC