Chiba Prefecture continues to undergo a power outage CO exhaustion with generator exhaust gas 10 people transported September 21 5:50
In Chiba Prefecture, where blackouts continued due to typhoons, it was found that at least 10 people were being transported by ambulance on suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by the exhaust gas from the generator. Firefighters are calling on the generators that use gasoline and other fuels to never be used indoors.
In Chiba Prefecture, generators are used in many facilities and houses to secure the electricity necessary for daily life.
The interview with fire departments in the prefecture revealed that at least 10 people were being transported by ambulance on the suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning, which was thought to be caused by the exhaust gas from generators that use gasoline or other fuel.
▽ Four men in Kamogawa City
▽ In Tomisato City, six men and women aged 6 to 48 were transported, and two of them were serious.
Carbon monoxide poisoning, which is thought to be caused by the exhaust gas from generators, was continuously transported by emergency transport in the event of a power failure due to an earthquake in Hokkaido last September.
Firefighters are calling for never using gasoline-powered generators indoors.