Family of 8 people poisoned by CO2 gas in Da Nang _ Oct 28, 2025

WHAT	Eight family members were poisoned by generator exhaust gases, resulting in four fatalities.
WHEN – WHERE – WHO	At around 10:45 a.m. on October 28, 2025, in Dien Ban Tay Commune, Da Nang City. Victims including a parent and 4 their children and 1 teenage.
WHY – HOW	On the night of October 27, a power outage occurred. The family used a gasoline generator indoors while sleeping with the air conditioner running and doors closed. Toxic exhaust gases — mainly carbon monoxide (CO) — accumulated, leading to oxygen depletion and poisoning.
CONSIQUENCE	4 people died; the remaining victims were rescued and are under intensive treatment at local hospitals.
LESSION LEARNT	Never use generators indoors or in enclosed spaces. Ensure proper ventilation when operating fuel-powered equipment. Install CO detectors to warn of toxic gas buildup.
LINK FOR REF.	8 person_CO poisoning

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