A 12-year-old boy has died after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected at an Airdrie apartment complex on Sunday. Airdrie RCMP said in a news conference late Sunday that police initially responded to a medical distress call, and once they arrived on scene they realized high levels of carbon monoxide were present. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure include headaches and feeling nauseous or tired. "As the exposure begins to rise, however, people may become unconscious or unresponsive and if left untreated, ultimately, high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal." RCMP also reiterated the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors in homes and workplaces.

Source: CBC News February 04, 2018 18:24 UTC