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San Francisco, CA - Millions of people now have key fobs. Without having to take a key out of the ignition some people forget to hit the power button to shut off the car and that can have deadly consequences.Each day, at least one person in this country is likely to...

New York, NY - A state report says Con Edison violated safety regulations leading up to last year's deadly natural gas explosion in East Harlem.The State Public Service Commission says the March 2014 blast happened because a gas pipe that wasn't properly protected...

Albert Lea, MN - With winter weather approaching, so comes the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning.According to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, each year about 500 people die throughout the nation from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide. More than 20,000...

Columbus, OH - The little girl was in bed on Tuesday morning when her great-grandfather's South Side house exploded around her, blowing the roof high into the air and the front windows into the street.In the moments after the blast, but before the rubble erupted in...

Nashua, NH - An 11-year-old girl helped save her family from carbon monoxide poisoning Tuesday night.Fire officials said five people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, but it could have been worse if they hadn't evacuated their Northwood Drive home.Officials...

Buffalo, NY - Many people might not think about carbon monoxide dangers aboard boats. But State Assemblyman Michael Kearns is proposing a law that he believes will protect the safety of those who enjoy the water.If the Legislature approves the bill, all engine-powered...

Philadelphia, PA - With Carbon monoxide incidents up in the city 41 percent over last year and with heating season underway, the Philadelphia Fire Department is reminding property owners and residents that state and local laws now mandate carbon monoxide alarms in all...

Attleboro, MA - It doesn't take much.A sudden whiff of gas, and then someone lights a match, flips on a light or dials a cellphone. In a split-second, a home or business explodes, leaving behind bomb-like destruction and - in the worst cases - deadly consequences to...

Mat-Su Valley, AK - Two adults and four small children were saved from a potentially deadly leak of carbon monoxide at their Meadow Lakes home Sunday in an incident firefighters say offers homeowners an important reminder.Crews responded to the 100 block of North...

Manitou Springs, CO - A family of four was forced out of their home in Manitou Springs after a carbon monoxide leak.Fire crews said they found the leak in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue late Saturday night.Utilities were shut off and there's no time frame on when...

Monroe, CT - An Edgewood Road family was roused from their beds late Thursday night by high carbon monoxide levels.All of the occupants were outside when firefighters arrived at 10:15 p.m., after a 911 call reported an odor and a furnace problem in the home.Fire...

Evansville, IN - The all-clear has been given and the Holiday Inn Express on Evansville's east side is back open for business.Vanderburgh County Building Commissioner Ron Beane says the carbon monoxide issue at the hotel has been repaired.Beane said water heaters that...

Byron Center, MI - It was a frightening morning for a Kent County couple after their children suddenly became sick and family pets came close to death.Matt and Beverly Rousch say it was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. "Our kids almost died this morning," Matt...

Elizabeth, NJ - One person was killed and 15 people were injured in an apparent natural gas explosion that flattened a New Jersey home and forced the evacuation of several surrounding buildings on Wednesday, officials said.Fire officials received a call about a blast...

Hialeah, FL - Six people were transported to the hospital after, officials said, they were exposed to carbon monoxide while inside a supermarket in Hialeah, Tuesday.According to Hialeah Fire Rescue, workers at the Sedano's located near West 76th Street and 31st Avenue...