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Most Welsh homes 'at fumes risk' Most Welsh homes 'at fumes risk'
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Research suggests that more than eight out of 10 homes in Wales could be at risk because they do not have carbon monoxide alarms.Research suggests that more than eight out of 10 homes in Wales could be at risk because they do not have carbon monoxide alarms.
A new campaign aims to reduce the number of deaths linked to the gas which often goes undetected.A new campaign aims to reduce the number of deaths linked to the gas which often goes undetected.
Adele Forbes, from Blackwood, in Caerphilly county, lost her five year-old son McCauley and her grandparents in 2005 to carbon monoxide poisoning.Adele Forbes, from Blackwood, in Caerphilly county, lost her five year-old son McCauley and her grandparents in 2005 to carbon monoxide poisoning.
She said: "When we look back, all the symptoms were there."She said: "When we look back, all the symptoms were there."
McCauley Thomas, five, had been staying over with Patrick Chidgey, 71, and his wife Gloria, 68, at Pontllanfraith, near Blackwood, in October 2005.McCauley Thomas, five, had been staying over with Patrick Chidgey, 71, and his wife Gloria, 68, at Pontllanfraith, near Blackwood, in October 2005.
Gloria and Patrick Chidgey were both found dead at the houseGloria and Patrick Chidgey were both found dead at the house
A Newport inquest heard carbon monoxide had built up in the house because of a blocked chimney from a coal fire.A Newport inquest heard carbon monoxide had built up in the house because of a blocked chimney from a coal fire.
An investigation showed the chimney had not been swept and the boiler not been serviced for "some time".An investigation showed the chimney had not been swept and the boiler not been serviced for "some time".
A verdict of accidental death was recorded in all three cases.A verdict of accidental death was recorded in all three cases.
Ms Forbes said: "My son was ill two weeks before it happened, from staying down there.Ms Forbes said: "My son was ill two weeks before it happened, from staying down there.
"I knew instantly something was wrong. I didn't know what. It will be five years, this year that I lost my my son and my grandparents."I knew instantly something was wrong. I didn't know what. It will be five years, this year that I lost my my son and my grandparents.
"That's why I think it's vital that everybody should have a carbon monoxide detector."That's why I think it's vital that everybody should have a carbon monoxide detector.
"It can save your life, save your family's life, even save a friend or a neighbours life." "It can save your life, save your family's life, even save a friend or a neighbour's life."
Adele Forbes is campaigning in memory of her son McCauleyAdele Forbes is campaigning in memory of her son McCauley
The Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed! Campaign estimates one-in-eight (12%) households in Wales without an audible carbon monoxide alarm do believe carbon monoxide poisoning is rare and not a significant risk to their health.The Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed! Campaign estimates one-in-eight (12%) households in Wales without an audible carbon monoxide alarm do believe carbon monoxide poisoning is rare and not a significant risk to their health.
The research also found around one in 10 (9%) of people in Wales did not realise that carbon monoxide has no smell.The research also found around one in 10 (9%) of people in Wales did not realise that carbon monoxide has no smell.
And among those with an audible alarm in their home, more than half (53%) had not tested their alarm in the last year.And among those with an audible alarm in their home, more than half (53%) had not tested their alarm in the last year.
"We regularly hear about members of the general public whose lives have been saved by a carbon monoxide alarm - it's the only way to detect this killer," said campaign spokeswoman, Christine McGourty."We regularly hear about members of the general public whose lives have been saved by a carbon monoxide alarm - it's the only way to detect this killer," said campaign spokeswoman, Christine McGourty.
"You can buy an alarm from around £15 at DIY stores, supermarkets, high street shops or directly from energy suppliers."You can buy an alarm from around £15 at DIY stores, supermarkets, high street shops or directly from energy suppliers.
"A number of retailers will also be offering special discounts in support of our campaign this January.""A number of retailers will also be offering special discounts in support of our campaign this January."