Three U.S. Marines found unresponsive in a car outside a North Carolina gas station this week died of carbon monoxide poisoning, with officials telling the Associated Press that the situation 'seems accidental' and they 'have found nothing else that shows that it's something else,' such as suicide.
, or burning, CO can leak from everyday appliances like stoves, dryers, water heaters or gas fireplaces, or from car or truck engine exhaust. Gas appliances are designed to vent CO outdoors, but if there's a malfunction they can leak it indoors and cause carbon monoxide poisoning.Common symptoms
are often flu-like and include headache, dizziness, upset stomach, chest pain or confusion, but highly concentrated levels of CO can cause a person to pass out without feeling symptoms. Because CO has no smell, color or taste, it's impossible to detect without the right equipment, but there are. It's sometimes accompanied by other exhaust gases that you can smell, so be aware of any unusual odors. If you have a fireplace, look out for fallen soot or an upward draft in the chimney flue. And take notice of any"sooty or brownish-yellow stains" near appliances.
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