Three people, including two minors, were on the verge of tragedy after they warmed up in the room with a faulty stove

Three people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning following the exploitation of a faulty stove. The case took place in the morning of November 24, 2025, in a household in Lopatna village, Orhei district. The call to Service 112 was received at 09:17.

According to the information received, a 58-year-old woman and her two grandsons, boys aged 13 and 11, were poisoned by carbon monoxide emanating from the faulty stove. The persons were found unconscious in the home by the minors' father.

Two medical crews intervened on the scene, and performed resuscitation maneuvers, managing to bring the victims back to life. Later, they were transported to the district hospital for medical care.

following the investigations carried out by IGSU employees, it was preliminarily established that the poisoning occurred due to non-compliance with the rules for operating stoves and smoke exhaust channels. The owner carried out repair work on the stove, but it was not completed. The room was heated with the installation that had cracks, and through them, toxic gases emanated into the home. Furthermore, the owners did not ventilate the room and the fire was left to burn throughout the night.

in this context, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations urges citizens to strictly follow the safety rules when using stoves and other heating sources. People are asked to check the stoves before use, make sure they are free of defects and properly maintained, and that the fire must be turned off at night.

According to the IGSU, since the beginning of 2025 in the Republic, 28 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning have been registered, as a result of which 67 people suffered and 4 people died.

in emergency situations, people are encouraged to call 112