CAMBRIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two people were found dead Friday morning, Nov. 6, 2026, at a home on Peterson Road in Cambria Township, near Osseo, after a possible gas leak, the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office said.

The call was logged at 9:12 a.m. Friday. Two people were dead when responders arrived, and fire and police crews responded to the home before the scene was turned over to the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office said “improper work” on a furnace caused the carbon monoxide leak that killed the two people. The identities of the two people have not been released.

With heating season beginning, the sheriff’s office is urging residents to check their carbon monoxide detectors and make sure they are working.

Carbon monoxide safety

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly, and working detectors save lives. Residents should test their carbon monoxide detectors, replace batteries as needed, and have furnaces inspected by a licensed professional.

Never run generators or grills indoors, and never use a generator in an enclosed space. If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave the home immediately and call 911.

Source: 13abc

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