Five People Suffer CO Poisoning from Generator Fumes in Ho Chi Minh City Restaurant - Oct 9, 2025

WHAT	Five people were hospitalized at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital after suffering carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while attending a party in an enclosed room with a running generator.
WHEN – WHERE – WHO	Time: October 9, 2025 Location: A restaurant in Chanh Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City Victims: Five party attendees, treated at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital.
WHY – HOW	The party took place in an enclosed room, next to a running generator. After about one hour, staff found the victims collapsed on the floor, semi-conscious, and vomiting. All five were rushed to the hospital, diagnosed with CO poisoning – a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas.
CONSEQUENCE	All five victims suffered reduced consciousness, headaches, and vomiting, but survived thanks to prompt emergency treatment. After high-flow oxygen therapy and fluid replacement, their conditions stabilized, and they are now under medical observation.
LESSION LEARNT	Never place or operate generators in enclosed spaces, especially near occupied areas. Ensure proper ventilation when using any device that produces exhaust gases. Install CO detectors in restaurants, hotels, and residential areas. Recognize early CO poisoning symptoms: headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue. Move victims to fresh air and call emergency services immediately.
LINK REF.	5 people got CO poisoning

Five People Suffer CO Poisoning from Generator Fumes in Ho Chi Minh City Restaurant – Oct 9, 2025