4 People Died Attending Michigan Country Musical Fest

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4 People Died Attending Michigan Country Musical Fest

On July 18th, 2021, a weekend Country Music Festival in Southern Michigan took place.

At least 4 people died at the event due to carbon monoxide exposure.

The carbon monoxide was released inside a travel trailer authorities said Saturday.

Two more men were in critical condition at a hospital from the same exposure, the Lenawee County sheriff’s office said.

The five men were in their early 20s.

A concerned friend called 911 around 1:30 p.m.

When he had not heard from them during the Faster Horses Festival at Michigan International Speedway.

They were staying at a campground outside the festival grounds in Woodstock Township.

How Did The Chemical Release Into The Atmosphere?

“This tragic incident is being investigated as a suspected carbon monoxide exposure from a generator located very near the travel trailer,” the sheriff’s office tweeted.

Separately, state police reported the death of a 30-year-old woman, Melissa Havens of Croswell.

The cause and manner were unknown, state police said, although investigators were looking for a suspect.

“Detectives want the public to know there is no danger or threats to people attending the music festival”, state police said.

According to a Facebook post, a candlelight vigil will be held at the Michigan Center Football Field on Monday to commemorate the four people who died

The three-day festival concluded on Sunday. Its headliners included Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, and Jason Aldean.

How Can I Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

According to CDC guidelines in regards to preventing CO poisoning, a few simple steps should be followed: 

  • Install a battery-operated  CO detector in your home.
  • Check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each Spring and Fall.
  • Leave your home immediately and call 911 if your CO detector alarm sounds.
  • Have your heating system, water heater, and any other gas, oil, or coal-burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.
  • Seek prompt medical attention if you feel dizzy, light-headed, or nauseated and suspect CO poisoning.
  • Do not heat your house with a gas oven.
  • Never run a car or truck inside a garage attached to your house, even if you leave the door open.
  • Do not burn anything in a stove or fireplace that is not vented.
  • If your power goes out, remember—never use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning device inside your home, basement, or garage or outside less than 20 feet from a window, door, or vent.

 

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