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1 dead, 3 in hospital after firefighters respond to carbon monoxide call in Calgary

Click to play video: 'Man dead after emergency crews respond to carbon monoxide call at northeast Calgary home'
Man dead after emergency crews respond to carbon monoxide call at northeast Calgary home
WATCH: The body of a man has been found in the furnace room of a northeast Calgary home, and three others are being treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. Elissa Carpenter reports.

The Calgary Fire Department confirms that firefighters discovered one person dead after responding to a carbon monoxide call shortly after noon on Tuesday.

CFD spokesperson Carol Henke said firefighters were called out to the 900 block of Taradale Drive, Northeast at 12:10 p.m.

Upon arrival they discovered three people in the home as well as the body of a person who had died.

EMS said three patients were transported to hospital in stable condition, while the fourth person was declared deceased at the scene.

Calgary Police confirm in a statement to Global News that the death is believed to be the result of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Police said they were called to the same residence on Monday (Dec. 2, 2024) for a check on welfare, and although they were unable to speak with the residents, that call is also believed to be related to carbon monoxide.

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In their statement, police said they continue to investigate, but the death does not appear to be a criminal matter.

The Calgary Fire Department said an autopsy will also be conducted confirm the cause of death.

Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colourless, tasteless gas that can cause flu like symptoms requiring immediate medical attention. Breathing too much CO can cause serious health problems or death. Global News
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