Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 people die from CO poisoning every year. Carbon monoxide is a gas caused by incomplete combustion,

Well below-average temperatures could increase your risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. It may be your instinct during this time of year to crank the heat or use your fireplace. However, these are only a couple of ways that you could risk releasing carbon monoxide into your home.

As Houston braces for the incoming winter storm, officials are warning about possible carbon monoxide poising if people use generators to heat their homes

As temperatures plunge, many people turn up the heat and that increases the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.