Couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning, 6 hospitalized as officials push generator safety

Published
June 18, 2026
Location
Portage, Indiana
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Incident type
Toxic Exposure

Summary

Toxic Exposure Portage Indiana in Portage, Indiana: A couple was found dead inside their mobile home at Lakeshore Camp Resort after a portable generator used outside the house vented carbon monoxide into the dwelling. Six other people were hospitalized for similar exposure, prompting local officials to issue safety warnings about generator placement.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Deborah Fogu Unknown Fatal
Salvatore Fogu Unknown Fatal
Deborah and Salvatore Fogu At-fault party

Original reporting

Couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning, 6 hospitalized as officials push generator safety | National and World News | channel3000.com

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