Las Vegas Fire and Rescue said a family of five is in critical condition after being overcome by carbon monoxide in their home in the northwest valley Saturday morning.
According to LVFR, fire dispatchers were notified after the father called and said there was an unknown odor in the house causing everyone to become dizzy and nauseous. When firefighters arrived, they transported the father and his four children to the hospital.
A dog and a hamster found inside the house, also overcome by the carbon monoxide, were saved after being given oxygen treatment by firefighters, LVFR said. After conducting tests and taking air samples, firefighters discovered elevated levels of carbon monoxide inside the house and began airing out the home.