REGINA — The cause of a tragic carbon monoxide incident in Regina has now been confirmed to be unintentional, according to the Regina Fire & Protective Services (RFPS).
On the night of Dec. 19, 2025, RFPS responded to a call for 1827 Albert Street about two unconscious occupants in a multi-family building.
One of those people was 11-year-old Henry Losco, who passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning. His father, Sergio, was transported to the hospital. He survived.
RFPS Chief Layne Jackson said an examination by their department confirmed that a boiler suffering an internal failure led to the spreading of carbon monoxide in the building.
“We've seized that boiler, and we have it, and we're going to look to have further analysis and examination of that boiler done,” said Jackson during a scrum on Friday.
Jackson couldn’t confirm when the carbon monoxide leak had started or when the boilers had last been inspected.
He noted the investigation is complex due to the building's size and number of residents.
“This is a huge building. It's lots of occupants and suites, and we're dealing with highly technical equipment, too, that we're looking at and appliances.”
Since the investigation is complex, Jackson said it will take longer than normal.
The investigation is currently being conducted in collaboration between the RFPS, the Regina Police Service (RPS), and the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan.
The RPS are currently looking into any criminal aspects, said Jackson.
As for carbon monoxide fatalities, Jackson said this has been a common occurrence throughout the years.
In light of this tragedy, Henry’s mother, Marina Hills, recently spoke with SaskToday on wanting her son’s tragedy to be a warning and a call for action.
“If there’s something to learn from this tragedy,” she said, “it’s that you need to check your carbon monoxide alarms. If you’re renting, you need to demand safe homes and safe buildings.”
RFPS is also advising residents to protect themselves and their families in case of a carbon monoxide leak:
- Install CSA-approved carbon monoxide alarms inside each sleeping room or outside each sleeping area, with one on each level in homes with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages.
- Test alarms monthly and replace them according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensure all fuel burning appliances, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces and water heaters are inspected annually by qualified professionals.
- Never ignore a carbon monoxide alarm. If it sounds, evacuate immediately and call 9-1-1
– With files from Denis Conroy.
