Incomplete combustion can produce carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless and potentially deadly gas.
Carbon monoxide is particularly dangerous because people cannot reliably detect it using their senses.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include:
Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, confusion, chest pain, and loss of consciousness.
In severe cases, exposure can be fatal.
This is why proper ventilation, appliance maintenance, and working carbon-monoxide alarms are so important in homes that use fuel-burning appliances.
4. What If the Flame Goes Out?
This is one of the most dangerous possibilities.
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