March 19, 2024

Family of 8 taken to hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning

NEWELL — A northwest Iowa family of eight was taken to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning. Newell Fire Chief Bruce Erie says the family woke up around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday and didn’t feel well, so they called 911. When emergency crews arrived at the home they found dangerously high carbon monoxide levels. Authorities say snow that piled up Tuesday closed off a furnace vent in their home. Two adults and six children were taken to a Storm Lake Hospital but no one was seriously injured.

Authorities have not released the identities of the family members.