KCFD: 4 rushed to area hospitals after gas leak inside home

Published
January 26, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Kansas City, Kansas
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Incident type
Toxic Exposure

Summary

Toxic Exposure Kansas City Kansas in Kansas City, Kansas: Four people, including a 12-year-old boy, were hospitalized after a gas leak caused by a frozen flue in a Kansas City home. Carbon monoxide levels reached 600–650 ppm, leading to unconsciousness and potential death. A woman was found unconscious and remained in the hospital. The incident was investigated by the Kansas City Fire Department and the Health Department.

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KCFD: 4 rushed to area hospitals after gas leak inside home

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