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Chicago, IL - A young mother who had been missing since Monday was found dead in a Garfield Park garage on Thursday, along with a 31-year-old man. Authorities said they died from carbon monoxide poisoning.Nicolette Medina, 25, and Marco Acevedo, 31, were found dead...

Colonie, NY - Police in Colonie say two people are dead and they suspect carbon monoxide is to blame.Police say John Lamena, 77 and Palma Nero, 82, were found dead at their 3 Dove St. home in Latham.Police say co-workers of one of the victims called police after she...

Ogunquit, ME - An explosion rocked a restaurant at 414 Main St. in Ogunquit on Tuesday morning, police said.One of the victims is in critical condition.According to the fire chief and the state fire marshal, propane ignited inside the restaurant as two employees were...

Las Vegas, NV - A Zamboni ice preparation machine apparently leaking carbon monoxide caused several people to become sick this morning at Las Vegas Ice Center on the west side of the valley.A call from the rink was made at 10:07 a.m. Sunday. Clark County Fire...

Cabarrus County, NC - Fire crews responded to a call at the 8200 block of Malibu Road around 3:36 a.m. Saturday.Mt. Pleasant crews arrived first to find the resident of the home outside with extensive burns, and said his injuries were critical.Cabarrus County...

Thornton, CO - Fire investigators resumed their investigation into the house explosion on Monroe Drive. Officials say they had to stop their investigation on Friday because of fears of asbestos. Investigators say they will likely wear masks and hazmat suits for the...

Damascus Township, PA - A tranquil, riverfront community was rocked after a house exploded Sunday night, killing a couple in their 70s.A reported propane gas explosion leveled the two-story wooden structure on the banks of the Upper Delaware River shortly after 10...

Burrillville, RI - Two employees were taken to the hospital following an apparent carbon monoxide scare in Burillville.The incident happened at Family Dentistry on Main Street just after 10 a.m. Monday.According to police, gas fumes from a snow blower in the basement...

Hazel Crest, IL - A house explosion in south suburban Hazel Crest leveled a home and sent debris flying onto nearby roofs, officials said.The explosion occurred near Orchard Ridge Avenue and 169th Street around 2:30 a.m. Sunday."My grandson, he was in the bed sleeping...

Dayton, OH - Some Dayton residents say they are fed up with a huge pile of debris that is still in the neighborhood after a natural gas explosion leveled a homeback in April.The blast was so strong another home right beside it had to be torn down too.The home at 515...

Spotsylvania County, PA -Two men found dead in a Spotsylvania County home earlier this week died from carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said.According to Sheriff's Capt. Troy Skebo, deputies were sent to the 2100 block of Kaiser Drive shortly before 11 a.m....

Longmont, CO - Poor ventilation in a garage near 17th Avenue and Main Street caused a build up of carbon monoxide and sent two men to Longmont United Hospital on Thursday afternoon, police said.Sgt. Todd Chambers said the brown, cinder-block garage at 641 17th Ave. is...

Crawford County, KS - On June 3, 2014 at 8:16 p.m., Crawford County dispatch was notified by Pittsburg Police of an explosion and fire at 1282 S. 220 Street south of Pittsburg.A neighbor advised deputies that Mark McAtee, 26 of rural Girard, came to the door needing...

Bethesda, MD - Firefighters evacuated residents of the 17-story Forum Condominium on Tuesday morning after a carbon monoxide leak from a malfunctioning water heater.MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer reported the evacuation of the North Bethesda building (11801...

Carle Place, NY - A Dunkin' Donuts customer looking for a morning cup of coffee was in the right place at the right time with the right equipment.Authorities say an ambulance technician wearing a carbon monoxide detector entered the store in Carle Place, New York, at...