SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa – According to the Bucks County coroner, former actress and model Dayle Haddon died Friday morning at a home in Solebury Township from carbon monoxide exposure. Her death has prompted local fire departments to remind people of the dangers of the silent killer and how they can protect themselves and their families.

New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company Deputy Chief Mark Nissenfeld said, “Carbon monoxide is the product of incomplete combustion. With any type of combustion you have in your home, be it gas, propane, or oil, wood burners can cause carbon monoxide combustion if they are not properly or incompletely vented.

Haddon was a Canadian model and actress who rose to international fame in the 1970s. A tribute to her from her son can be seen on her Instagram page. The death of the celebrity who once graced Vogue now reminds people that a small investment in a carbon monoxide detector can save a life.

Nissenfeld explained: “What makes carbon monoxide dangerous is that it is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Humans have no ability to perceive it. It is a product whose concentration and duration of exposure can lead to harmful effects.”

He continued, offering advice to homeowners: “You can buy a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector, which is fine. The problem is that smoke detectors should be placed high on the ceiling because the smoke rises, while carbon monoxide detectors are better placed lower on the ceiling.”

Nissenfeld suggests going a step further and placing CO2 detectors on every level of the door and in the bedrooms when you close the door to go to sleep, as recommended.

“Because you are not aware of it, if you go to sleep and there is carbon monoxide in your environment, over the time you are asleep it can cause problems and you can wake up with serious illness or possibly die in the night .” “explained Nissenfeld.

While carbon monoxide pollution can occur year-round, it is particularly common in the winter months when people use their fireplaces and heaters and keep their windows closed.

Nissenfeld added, “It’s important to take care of your appliances – keep them serviced, keep your chimney clean and use common sense to identify where you have a burn.”

Two paramedics were taken to the hospital and a police officer was treated at the scene due to high carbon monoxide levels at the Bucks County home. A 76-year-old man was also found in the house. He was taken to hospital and is in critical condition.

Exposure can cause symptoms such as headaches. So if you think there is a problem in your home, firefighters will be on site to conduct tests.

CARBON MONOXIDE SYMPTOMS:

According to the CDC, symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:

• Headache
• dizziness
• weakness
• Upset stomach
• Vomit
• Chest pain
• confusion

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