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Indianapolis, IN – Winter officially begins today as Indiana observes the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. While the solstice marks a seasonal turning point and the gradual return of daylight in the weeks ahead, safety officials warn it also signals an elevated period of risk inside homes—particularly from carbon monoxide exposure.
The longest night of the year often coincides with colder temperatures across Indiana, leading residents to rely more heavily on furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters. During winter storms or power outages, generators may also be used. With windows closed and homes sealed tightly to retain heat, ventilation is reduced, allowing carbon monoxide to build up indoors…