Two men died in a camping tent near Ceres after using a gas heater for warmth. The incident highlights the lethal risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, a silent killer that occurs when combustion fuels lack sufficient oxygen in enclosed spaces.
Two men died in a camping tent near Ceres after using a gas heater for warmth. The incident highlights the lethal risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, a silent killer that occurs when combustion fuels lack sufficient oxygen in enclosed spaces.
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This is why I always push for electric heating or heat pumps. Even in a camping scenario, relying on open combustion in a sealed tent is a massive risk. People forget that tents are basically plastic bags that trap every bit of gas.
True, but for remote camping, you need a power source. Was this a portable gas unit or a larger heater? The type of fuel and the ventilation rate change the math on how fast the CO builds up.
The pathologist mentioned this is a classic winter case. It shows a gap in public safety education regarding fuel standards and the dangers of non-vented combustion heaters in residential or temporary shelters.