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A member asked:
I on the stove gas and forgot to off and has a smell for like one hour, will it destroy our insides and health?
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What was burned?: Air out the house and if the smell bothers you leave for a while.If nothing toxic was burned you should be ok.
Answered 3/19/2014
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No: Natural gas can cause local irritation / pneumonitis in susceptible persons and could be an asphyxiant in high concentration, but generally does not cause any significant problems. People have been forgetting to turn off the stove/oven for decades.
Answered 3/19/2014
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No: Ventilate the area and avoid any sparks or flames. The danger is explosion.
Answered 3/19/2014
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Air out the house: If you're saying you left the gas stove on for an hour, thank your lucky stars no sparks or flames presented to ignite the natural gas. Just air out your house by opening windows and doors, and do not light any flames. I'd even turn my cell phone off for a while. There should be no long term contamination of your domicile. Good luck.
Answered 3/29/2014
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No: Turn off! if you are already there. Or call gas company to do safely! open all doors and windows, and or fans to diffuse the gas. It is smelly on purpose to warn you. In prolonged exposure and without some good air it is toxic.
Answered 3/21/2014
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