One fire department in the Midwest warned citizens about the dangers of using gas-powered appliances indoors.
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The Kansas City Fire Department advised residents about the potentially deadly consequences of using power generators — which are often fueled by gas — inside homes.
“They produce significant amounts of carbon monoxide and can quickly fill up the house with deadly levels of carbon monoxide,” public information officer Michael Hopkins told KCTV5 News.
He added that even when homeowners place generators outside, they should make sure to do so downwind from doors and windows. “The draft can actually still pull the carbon monoxide in,” he said…