KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three people died due to carbon monoxide poisoning in a Kansas City, Missouri, home Monday, according to the KCMO Fire Department.
KCFD responded around 7:25 a.m. to the scene in the 6800 block of East 12th Terrace.
Fire crews located two adult males (ages 42 and 34) and one teenage male (age 14) deceased at the scene.
Crews detected elevated carbon monoxide levels inside the home. KCFD then called in KCPD and ventilated the structure.
"After a short investigation, it was deemed an accidental death from carbon monoxide poisoning," KCFD shared.
KCPD said a generator was running indoors, which KCFD confirmed was the source of the carbon monoxide.
The generator was being used to "power and charge a few household items and electronics," per KCFD.
In a news release, the fire department advised KCMO residents should never operate "gas-powered equipment, regardless of size," inside or in a confined space.
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