Two elderly sisters, aged 73 and 72, were found dead on a Friday in a home on Federico García Lorca Street in Toreno, León. Authorities believe carbon monoxide poisoning was the likely cause, as the women were discovered in a room where a coal-fired boiler was located.
It was just before noon when the Guardia Civil of León contacted the Castilla y León 112 operations center to report the deaths of two people in a residence, according to emergency services sources. The explanation given during the call suggested a possible carbon monoxide issue, based on the location where the sisters were found in the house near the coal boiler.
Emergency responders from 112 notified Toreno Local Police, the Ponferrada Fire Department, and Sacyl, the regional health service, which dispatched a basic life support ambulance and health personnel from the Toreno Health Center.
Medical staff only confirmed the deaths of the two sisters at the scene. Neighbors told reporters that one sister had been staying in a care facility for some time, while the other was living in Barcelona and had traveled to accompany her to a medical appointment.
The sisters chose to spend the night at what had once been their parents’ home, where their bodies were subsequently found. The investigation continues as authorities gather statements and assess the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the coal boiler may have contributed to the exposure.
Investigations emphasize the danger of carbon monoxide in homes that use fossil fuels for heating. Local authorities remind residents to ensure proper ventilation, maintain heating systems, and install working carbon monoxide detectors. Community members express their condolences to the families and await further updates from police and emergency services. Explanations are pending as authorities review the building layout and utility installations to determine whether preventive measures could have altered the outcome. The families and neighbors seek answers while the community mourns this loss. Citations: local press agency reports.