A call about two sick people to the Rock Springs Fire Department on Friday led to a discovery of a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. It all took place at around 11:30 AM at 700 4th Avenue West. Two people were removed from the home and transported by ambulance to Memorial Hospital. The cause was found to be the improper installation and inadequate maintenance on the natural gas supplied furnace and water heater in the home. Officials urge citizens to conduct regular inspections and maintenance on appliances such as water heaters, furnaces, stoves and clothes dryers. Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include a feeling of lethargy and fatigue, red and watery eyes, and redness to the skin. These conditions may clear up when no longer exposed to the poisonous fumes.
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