Suspected Carbon Monoxide poisoning after camping in Frome

Four children and two adults have been taken to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

The group were camping on a site at Woolverton near Frome.

Two fire crews used gas monitoring equipment to make the scene safe.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue say they think the leak came from butane powered camping fridge. They're warning people to be extra careful when camping and offer this safety advice.

• Never bring a portable or disposable BBQ in a tent or awning to keep warm as this is a recipe for disaster. Hours after use they are still giving off poisonous carbon monoxide gases. BBQs are designed for cooking not for heating up spaces

• Don't be tempted to cook inside your tent or awning, unless there's an area specifically designed for this purpose and you're sure there is adequate ventilation. To work safely BBQs need more ventilation than your tent or awning can provide and there's also the risk of fire.

• Modern tents are designed as an integral structure with built-in groundsheets and this means that carbon monoxide gases can rise to fatal levels in a matter of minutes if a BBQ were to be used inside for heating purposes

• Don't rely on a carbon monoxide detector to keep you safe in a tent or awning. They may be useful at home, in a caravan or in a motorhome, but they are not designed for the conditions found in a tent or awning.