1 dead, 1 in critical condition after carbon monoxide incident in Regina
CBC
One person is dead from carbon monoxide poisoning, following an incident Friday at a building in Regina.
That person was pronounced dead at the scene, and a second person was taken to hospital in critical condition, an update from the City of Regina said on Monday.
The incident happened in a multi-family building on the 1800 block of Albert Street. Regina Fire and Protective Services were called there around 8 p.m. Friday.
In a news conference Monday, fire Chief Layne Jackson said the investigation is ongoing.
"What we can confirm thus far is that there was some mechanical work being done in the building on some service equipment," he said.
"That piece of service equipment was indeed identified as the source of the carbon monoxide release," Jackson said. "They also inspected, verified and confirmed the other service is operational within the building, and the building is safe."
The source of the carbon monoxide was identified and shut down on Friday, he said.
Multiple agencies are now investigating, including the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan, the Regina Police Service and Regina Fire & Protective Services.
The affected residents were allowed to return home on Saturday, the city said.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas that can be deadly, especially if undetected. All residents are being reminded to ensure they have a functioning carbon monoxide detector in their homes.
This is a requirement under Saskatchewan regulations for all residences with attached garages or fuel-burning appliances. Detectors must be installed outside each sleeping area and on every level that contains a fuel-burning appliance.
Everyone is encouraged to test their carbon monoxide detectors regularly, and replace batteries as needed.
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