Generator fumes send Sunshine Coast pair to hospital
AS the destructive winds and rain of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie lashed the Sunshine Coast, two people were rushed to hospital after being overwhelmed by fumes from their power generator.
An ambulance was called at 6.54pm.
The two are now in a stable condition at Nambour Hospital.
2 patients stable to Nambour Hospital after being overcome by fumes from a generator at a private residence #MaroochyRiver just before 7pm.
— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) March 30, 2017
It comes as about 80,000 Energex customers throughout south-east Queensland were left without power overnight as the giant storm cell ravaged the region.
Earlier this week, Energy Minister Mark Bailey said it may take days before power is returned.
Those using generators needed to be aware of the risks posed by carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and electrocution.
He said generators should never be used inside, including in garages, carports, basements, crawlspaces or any area that was at all enclosed.
#bigwet. Always run portable generators outdoors - never inside or in a garage. Carbon monoxide fumes are invisible and odourless.
— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) March 30, 2017
