Civil Defense: 5 people suffered from shortness of breath after inhaling gases emitted from a `wood barbecue`

Arab Weather - The Civil Defense Directorate reported, on Sunday, that it provided first aid to five people in the capital, Amman, who suffered from shortness of breath due to inhaling gases rising from a "wood brazier" in the Jabal Al-Zahour area.

The Public Security Directorate stated in a statement to the Public Security Radio that the injured were transferred to the hospital to check on their health condition.

Safety tips to avoid the risk of inhaling gases from heating devices

• Avoid using a fire pit or any fire source indoors without adequate ventilation.
• Ensure that there are ventilation openings to exhaust combustion gases.
• Use carbon monoxide sensors in homes for added safety.
• Avoid sleeping while there are sources of fire burning inside the house.
• If you experience any symptoms such as dizziness or shortness of breath, you should immediately go out into an open area and call emergency services.

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