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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Fire Department said it found a generator inside an apartment in the city’s northwest side when they responded to a deadly carbon monoxide poisoning case on Thursday.
According to HFD, the call came in at about 11 a.m. regarding 6500 West 43rd, which is located along the US-290 Northwest Freeway.
One person died at the scene and six others were rushed to a nearby emergency room, fire officials said.
All of the patients are adults in their 20s and 30s. HFD added that three of them are more critical than the other three.
HFD’s hazardous materials team also responded.
Firefighters could not immediately say whether storm-related power outages were tied to the incident.
Earlier today @HoustonFire responded to 6500 W 43rd for a carbon monoxide poisoning. HFD arrived to find one fatality. HFD transported 6 citizens to a nearby ER. Hazardous Materials team did respond. Crews did find a generator inside the apt. @FireChiefofHFD
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) June 23, 2023