They were poisoned by carbon monoxide. A woman and two children in the hospital
In Golica, Poland, three individuals, including a woman and two children, were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty gas heater. Emergency services responded promptly after receiving the report. Carbon monoxide incidents typically increase during the heating season, with 1,735 interventions recorded by the State Fire Service from October 2025 to January 2026, resulting in 31 fatalities. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, produced by incomplete combustion of fuels. Symptoms of poisoning include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and confusion. Authorities emphasize the importance of functional ventilation systems and carbon monoxide detectors to prevent such incidents.