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Fire Marshal Urges Residents To Test Carbon Monoxide Alarms

As colder weather sets in, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging residents to test their carbon monoxide alarms and have fuel-burning heating equipment inspected. November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and nearly two-thirds of Oregon’s carbon monoxide incidents occur in the fall and winter, according to the agency.

Oregon fire agencies reported 417 carbon monoxide-related calls in 2025, based on reports from 83% of the state’s fire agencies. Oregon Health Authority figures cited by…