Tragedy struck in Ghardaia on Saturday as two individuals succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident occurred in the El Hadj Messaoud area of Ghardaia municipality, reportedly caused by a faulty water heater.<\/p>\n
Civil Protection services responded to an emergency call at 7:56 AM, arriving at the scene to find two individuals suffering from the effects of carbon monoxide inhalation. The source of the gas was identified as a water heater within the residence, located in the municipality and district of Ghardaia.<\/p>\n
The victims, identified as two women aged 58 and 92, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their bodies have been transferred to the morgue at the local hospital.<\/p>\n
DZWatch<\/em> urges residents to ensure their gas appliances are regularly inspected and properly ventilated to prevent future tragedies. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, and taking preventative measures is crucial for the safety of all households.<\/p>\n This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of faulty gas appliances and the importance of carbon monoxide detectors. DZWatch will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as they become available.<\/strong> We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased.<\/p>\n