12-09-2024 21:29 via wbrz.com

Fire officials warn of generator dangers post Hurricane Francine

ST. AMANT - With the power out in many neighborhoods, you can hear the hum of generators. The Louisiana Fire Marshal says most storm related deaths are due to misuse of the machines. "Stats tell us that more people die after the storm from things like carbon monoxide than even during the storm when the hurricane is making landfall," Fire Marshal Bryan Adams said.Carbon monoxide is an odor-less, color-less, poisonous gas that causes sudden illness or death. That's why St. Amant Fire Chi
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