FIVE people have been taken to hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at a home in Clapham.

Firefighters were called to the scene in William Bonney shortly after 10.10pm yesterday (April 11).

The Brigade found that carbon monoxide was leaking from an industrial boiler in the basement.

A man, a woman, and three children were then taken to the hospital.

A further three people were treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service crews.

Crews used specialist equipment to ventilate the building and confirm that there were no elevated readings of carbon monoxide remaining.

The incident was over for firefighters at 3am.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Clapham, Brixton, Battersea and Tooting fire stations attended the scene.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “You can't taste, see or smell CO fumes, but it can kill in minutes.

"It's really important to fit a CO alarm in all rooms containing fuel burning appliances, ensuring that the alarm is able to be heard throughout your home. When sleeping, it is important that your alarm would wake you if it sounds.

"It’s also a good idea to familiarise yourself with the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and learn what to do if you suspect someone may be affected.”

CO poisoning symptoms:

Headaches

Dizziness

Nausea or vomiting

Breathlessness

Collapse

Loss of consciousness

These symptoms also apply to your pets – so keep an eye on them too.

A further statement from LFB said: “Firefighters are reminding people to fit carbon monoxide alarms in their home after being called to a carbon monoxide leak at a residential block on William Bonney in Clapham.

“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus located and isolated a carbon monoxide leak coming from an industrial boiler in the basement.

“A man, a woman and three children were taken to hospital. London Ambulance Service crews also assessed a further three people at the scene.

“Crews used specialist equipment to ventilate the building and confirm that there were no elevated readings of carbon monoxide remaining

“The Brigade was called at 10.11pm and the incident was over for firefighters by 3am.

“Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Clapham, Brixton, Battersea and Tooting fire stations attended the scene.”

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