3 Family Members Dead in Tragic Home Poisoning After Chaos of Hurricane Irma

3 Family Members Dead in Tragic Home Poisoning After Chaos of Hurricane Irma
Diaz family residence that was filled with toxic carbon monoxide gas. Screenshot via Google Maps
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An Orlando family of seven suffered carbon monoxide poisoning on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Three family members died at the scene, while four remain in serious condition in the hospital.

The family was running a generator in the living room with inadequate ventilation. They whole family, grandparents, parents and children, were slowly poisoned by the buildup of the undetectable toxic gas. Carbon monoxide is also known as the “silent killer.”