ALBAWABA - One person died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada, while 135 others survived, after the power went out due to icy rain.
Canadian media outlets reported that since April 5, 135 people in Montreal, Quebec, have been treated for gas poisoning since last Wednesday, while only one person died.
The icy rain hit the provinces of Quebec and Ontario last week, causing power outages in a million homes and buildings.
Wow things are crazy currently in Québec and Ontrario. 750000 homes out of electricity and trees falling all around us ???
— Eric Paré (@ericpare) April 5, 2023
Who was alive in 1998?! pic.twitter.com/Dig2YP9GRY
Poisonous carbon monoxide gas appeared in the homes of infected citizens when they tried to use coal for heating, as well as to cook food using gas stoves for barbecues inside their homes, following the power outage.
On Saturday evening, thousands of Quebecers felt the cold as the power outage lasted for a third full day.
At least 135 people were poisoned by carbon monoxide in Montreal (Canada) while waiting for help after an ice storm. pic.twitter.com/VC9LboaMxf
— Animal World (@dragon_of_time_) April 9, 2023
While the bulk of the power outages remain in Montreal, authorities expect to be able to repair power transmission lines so that all consumers will have electricity back on Monday.
Man dies of carbon monoxide during storm: police #Quebec #QuebecNews #Canada #CanadaNews #CDNNews [Video] https://t.co/Q2u3MOeEW6
— Sarah Samuels (@SamuelsCND) April 8, 2023
Carbon monoxide is a gas that has no smell or taste, nor can it be seen. It is produced when something is burned.
The storm affected Quebec and Ontario, Canada's two most populous provinces.
— The New Arab (@The_NewArab) April 8, 2023
Health officials in Montreal also recorded about 60 reports of carbon monoxide poisoning, after families used indoor barbecues to keep warm.https://t.co/5e9WM3FfHK
