4 dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in New Hampshire

WAKEFIELD, N.H. (WLNE) — New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey announced that four people have died in a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on Christmas Day.

According to officials, around 4:21 p.m. on Christmas Day, the Wakefield Police Department responded to a home in Wakefield for a welfare check.

When police arrived, they found multiple people deceased. Officials said they believe the victims died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.

At this time, the names of the four adult victims, are being withheld.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at 603-223-4289 or fmo@dos.nh.gov.

Autopsies are scheduled to be performed  today confirm the cause and manner of death for each of the victims.

Officials said the house did not have carbon monoxide detectors.