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3mo ago

Carbon Monoxide Leak Prompts Saavedra Evacuation and Kills Three in Santa Fe

Authorities have launched technical inspections, pushed safety advisories nationwide, begun judicial inquiries in response to escalating winter heating incidents.

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El operativo por la fuga de gas comenzó a la mañana.
Saavedra: El monóxido de carbono como protagonista en un edificio ubicado sobre Jaramillo al 2800. Bomberos y personal policial debieron acudir al lugar. Foto: Policía de la Ciudad
AUNQUE LOS BOMBEROS LLEGARON Y SE PUDO TRASLADAR A LA NENA, LA CRIATURA FINALMENTE FALLECIÓ.

Overview

  • Official reports show carbon monoxide poisoning cases have risen by 57% nationwide this year.
  • In Saavedra, emergency teams evacuated an 18-story building after 12 residents showed poisoning symptoms, with four hospitalized and eight treated onsite.
  • Three adults were found dead in a Santa Fe apartment after a suspected gas leak, prompting authorities to open technical inspections.
  • La Plata’s Hospital de Niños Sor María Ludovica treated 25 carbon monoxide poisoning cases last week and issued guidelines on heater maintenance and ventilation.
  • Officials are stepping up annual gas system checks, promoting CO alarm installation and urging households to avoid unvented or improvised heating methods to prevent further tragedies.