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Safety precautions needed when using heat sources

As cooler weather appears in the parish, using fuel-burning heat sources increase the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. While these devices provide comfort from the cold, thorough precautions are needed to protect against this silent killer.

CO is a colorless and odorless gas whose symptoms mimic those of the flu. Each year, CO poisoning is the cause of 450 deaths due to accidental exposure, …

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