A man and woman from Southwest Miami-Dade was hospitalized Tuesday night after apparently being exposed to carbon monoxide while using a generator at their home.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene along Southwest 55th Terrace at around 9:30 p.m. Officials say the couple called 911 themselves when they began to feel dizzy and nauseous.
Once at the home, crews discovered the victims had been running a generator inside the garage.
Paramedics transported the victims to an area hospital as a precaution. They are expected to be OK
Miami-Dade Police blocked off part of the street while crews examined the home.
“Right now we’re still investigating the exact cause of the incident, but it looks like it might have been a generator running in an enclosed space, causing carbon monoxide to fill the house,” said Lay.
Officials took the opportunity to remind residents to always use a generator in properly ventilated areas.