Clare's Chief Fire Officer says an incident in Ennis last week highlights the dangers of carbon monoxide build-up in the home.
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In the early hours of this day last week, elevated levels of carbon monoxide were discovered in a family home which led to a fire being uncovered in the wall cavity.
One woman, Joan, told Clare FM's Morning Focus of her fear that her family would have lost their lives if it hadn't been for their carbon monoxide alarm going off.
Clare County Fire and Rescue Service are urging householders to educate themselves on the dangers of the "silent Killer.
Chief Fire Officer Adrian Kelly says stoves in particular can lead to high levels of carbon monoxide.
