Maine Man, Woman Die of Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Their Home

2 dead in small Aroostook town of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

A man and woman who died at home in the Aroostook County town of Wade are believed to have succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning. Brian Merchant, 64, and Laurie Ridgway, 56, were found dead during a welfare check on Tuesday at the home where they lived together on Wade Road. Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office determined that the furnace exhaust pipe inside the home had been improperly installed and had become disconnected, causi…

Maine man, woman die of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at their home

Maine State Fire Marshal's Office investigators determined the furnace exhaust pipe inside the house had been improperly installed and had become disconnected.

Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected cause of death for 2 Wade residents

Brian Merchant, 64, and Laurie Ridgway, 56, were found deceased in their residence Tuesday, police say. An improperly installed furnace exhaust pipe is the suspected cause.

Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected in deaths of two people in Wade

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the deaths of two people in Wade.

2 die in Maine home; police suspect carbon monoxide

Brian Merchant, 64, and Laurie Ridgway, 56, were found dead at their home in Wade, near Presque Isle, on Tuesday morning, according to Maine State Police.

Two people found dead inside Aroostook County home after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

The fire marshal's office urged Mainers to make sure working carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms are properly installed.