1.5m in monoxide risk

TENS of thousands of Yorkshire householders whose lives are at risk from an odourless and colourless gas are being urged to get an audible alarm for their home.

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Oct 2011, 10:14 BST

Research has revealed that 1.5 million people in this region are at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning because they are not protected by an alarm.

At least 50 people died last year after being poisoned and another 4,000 were treated in hospital. Some suffered brain damage.

The gas is produced when fuels such as gas, oil, charcoal, coal and wood do not burn fully. Faulty appliances or blocked flues, chimneys and vents can be to blame.

The Carbon Monoxide – Be Alarmed! campaign is urging people to buy an alarm now.

Yorkshire