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Man, woman dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning caused by power generator at Third Ward home

Authorities said the deaths did not appear to be natural but no foul play was apparent.

HOUSTON — Two people were found dead at a Third Ward home on Wednesday evening, according to Houston police.

Authorities said the deaths did not appear to be natural, but there also did not appear to be any foul play involved.

Firefighters made the discovery at a Third Ward home in the 3000 block of Burkett Street.

Houston police said it appeared the man and woman recently moved into the home and were using a power generator. Police believe carbon monoxide from the power generator built up inside the home, causing the deaths.

Homicide investigators did not respond to the scene.

The identities of the man and woman were not released.

An autopsy will be performed to confirm the cause of death.

In 2019, National Public Radio reported "more than 900 people died of carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators between 2005 and 2017, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission."

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