The Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service is sending out a safety message for campers to beware of the dangers of carbon monoxide from BBQs and camping stoves.
Make sure your camping light and stove are clean and properly adjusted. NEVER take a portable barbecue – or lit charcoal – into an enclosed space like a tent or caravan. Make sure exhaust from generators is properly vented away from occupied areas.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, highly poisonous gas that can kill in minutes. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be caused by ANY fuel that burns or smoulders.
Watch out for the symptoms, which include:
- Mild headache.
- Dizziness.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Fatigue.
- Drowsiness.
More information at www.CampingCaravanningCarbonMonoxideRegister.co.uk.
