The incident occurred on Sunday, June 28, after 5:00 p.m. A carbon monoxide detector was triggered in one of the flats. Firefighters arrived at the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured. The firefighters aired out the flat and checked it using measuring equipment.
Possible causes of the detector being triggered?
During hot weather, the draught in ventilation and flue ducts may weaken and sometimes even reverse. This happens because high temperatures outside reduce the temperature difference between the flat and its surroundings, on which the proper operation of chimneys depends.
As a result, fumes from a gas heater may be discharged less effectively, and in extreme cases they may flow back into the flat. This phenomenon is particularly dangerous because fumes contain carbon monoxide (CO), an odourless and highly toxic gas.
That is why we remind you of the need for regular inspections of flue ducts and for using functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Remember that a detector can save a life.