Family in Hong Kong hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning from gas water heater
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A family of three in Hong Kong experienced carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas water heater, leading to an investigation. The father was found unconscious after a shower, while his wife and son were also affected. All three were hospitalized but are now stable, with two already discharged. Investigators found that the bathroom was not ventilated, as windows were closed and the exhaust fan was off. The gas water heater was flueless and not approved for bathroom use, lacking the required safety mark. Experts emphasize the importance of proper ventilation in bathrooms with gas appliances.