“The CPSC’s 32-page report, compiled using data from Southeast Louisiana fire departments, calls for urgent action. It recommends that generators be placed a minimum of 25 feet from homes to prevent carbon monoxide from entering through windows or soffits. The report also includes images showing how improper placement allowed the gas—known as the “silent killer”—to enter homes.”
https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Report-on-stationary-gen-CO-hazard-FINAL.pdf
https://www.wafb.com/2025/10/09/new-federal-warning-keep-generators-25-feet-homes/