Authorities say they have identified the source of a carbon monoxide leak in New Hampshire that killed a Newton family on Christmas Day.
According to New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey, the propane heating system at the home at 2962 Province Lake Road in Wakefield was malfunctioning and the ventilation system was damaged, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak.
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Matthew Goldstein, 52; Lyla Goldstein, 54; Valerie Goldstein, 22; and Violet Goldstein, 19, of Newton, Massachusetts, were staying at the home while on vacation and all died on December 25.
The family was expected to attend a holiday event before their deaths. Toomey said three victims were found in a bedroom and one in a bathroom.
The New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the cause of death of Valerie Goldstein and Violet Goldstein was carbon monoxide poisoning. Matthew Goldstein’s cause of death was also carbon monoxide poisoning, and the case is pending.
Lyla Goldstein’s cause of death remains pending, officials said.
In light of this tragedy, residents are reminded to perform routine maintenance on their heating systems and ensure that they have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed, maintained and functioning properly.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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