Fire officials said three people were sent to hospital Sunday night after being exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide.
Responders were called to a house on Garfield Street North, where the home was determined to be a “polluted environment”.
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Officials said a gas-powered generator was running inside the house, causing levels that could cause death in under an hour.
The three people were listed in stable condition.
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The incident comes after officials sent out a reminder last week about the dangers of carbon monoxide.
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service encourages everyone to purchase a carbon monoxide alarm and to call 911 if carbon monoxide is suspected inside a home.
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