Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills 3 in N.H.

Berlin, New Hampshire - January 18, 2007

The three people were found dead in this house on Demers Street, a little before 8:00 Wednesday evening.

They were identified Thursday afternoon as 75-year-old Henrietta Robbins, 54-year-old Donald Robbins and a 15-year old boy -- who a family friend says was Donald Robbins' son.

When firefighters arrived on the scene they reported a black soot coating the windows. The victims, along with two dogs, were found unresponsive in the house. A local artist who goes simply by the name Nash stopped by the home Thursday afternoon to pay his respects to his friend.

"Very loving man all he wanted to do was live peacefully he already served his country he loved his mother he loved his son and he loved life," says Nash.

State fire investigators have determined that a improperly vented boiler contributed to the cause of death which at this time is not being released.

What is your life worth that's what I tell people when I go out and do talks is your life worth nine bucks what is it that you are willing to give up for your own safety," says Asst. Chief Robert Goodrow.

Assistant Chief Goodrow is Berlin's fire prevention officer. He works with the local community to educate about the importance of having working carbon monoxide detectors in homes. He offers these tips to the public:

First and foremost -- install a carbon monoxide detector [www.transducertech.com]. After all, it could save your life.

Maintain your heating system regularly. Faulty ones often cause carbon monoxide leaks.

Also never heat your home with your oven.

Never leave your car running inside your garage.