Tragic incidents involving gas inhalation have resulted in two fatalities and the rescue of eight individuals across five Algerian provinces, according to reports from the Civil Protection services. These incidents, occurring within the last 24 hours, highlight the ongoing dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
In Mila, a 38-year-old man died after inhaling carbon monoxide emitted from a cooking stove (Tabouna). The incident took place around 12:50 PM in the S’tater Snawa neighborhood.
Skikda also witnessed a fatal incident, claiming one life and leaving another person injured. The event occurred at approximately 11:19 AM in the municipality of Beni Bechir, with the cause attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a butane gas-powered oven. The deceased was reported to be in his thirties, while the injured victim was found unconscious and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital.
In Laghouat, five members of a family, ranging in age from 5 to 57, were affected by carbon monoxide emanating from a water heater in the village of Chouhada. Civil Protection units intervened to rescue the family in the Aflou area around 9:35 AM.
A 16-year-old girl in Medea suffered respiratory distress due to carbon monoxide exposure at 2:51 PM. The gas leak originated from a cooking stove (Tabouna).
Finally, in Ain Ben Khelil, Civil Protection personnel rescued a 46-year-old woman at approximately 3:00 PM. She had been poisoned by carbon monoxide from a water heater inside her home in the rural community. The woman, experiencing breathing difficulties, received on-site treatment before being taken to a local hospital. These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of proper ventilation and appliance maintenance to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
