US EditionMan found dead after furnace malfunctions, fills house with carbon monoxide
- A 73-year-old man from Pennsylvania was found deceased Tuesday morning in his Manchester Township residence after a faulty oil furnace released carbon monoxide and soot throughout the home.
- The incident was caused by a malfunctioning oil furnace that likely did not burn fuel efficiently during cold weather, leading to a build-up of carbon monoxide; investigators also noted the absence of any fire or carbon monoxide alarm systems in the residence.
- Just before 8:30 a.m., emergency responders arrived at a farmhouse on Guildford Lane in Manchester Township, where a caregiver had found a man deceased in his recliner, with black soot present throughout the area.
- Northern York County Regional Police characterized the incident as accidental, while Battalion Chief Todd Heilman emphasized the importance of regularly inspecting and maintaining furnace filters to ensure heating systems operate safely and efficiently.
- This event highlights risks of furnace malfunctions during cold periods and underscores the critical need for functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to prevent similar tragedies.
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