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20 hospitalized after possible carbon monoxide, methane leak at Port Arthur facility
Port Arthur firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide leak at JBS Packing, a shrimp packing facility at 111 Houston Ave near the port, around 2:00 p.m., where 20 workers were hospitalized due to exposure. Some workers required advanced treatment, including...
Carbon Monoxide Exposure Hospitalizes 3 People in Barberton
On July 11, 2025, three residents in Barberton, Ohio, were hospitalized after being exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in a home on the city’s east side. The Barberton Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide detector alert, finding two residents...
Two Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Forces Evacuation of Calgary Casino
On July 1, 2025, a carbon monoxide (CO) leak at Pure Casino Calgary in northeast Calgary led to the evacuation of approximately 300 patrons and staff and sent two individuals to the hospital. Emergency crews, including the Calgary Fire Department and Alberta Health...
Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Oklahoma City Home Sends Three to Hospital
In Northwest Oklahoma City, three individuals were hospitalized following a carbon monoxide exposure incident at a home near NW 20th and Penn on June 9, 2025. Emergency crews, including the Oklahoma City Fire Department, responded to a hazmat situation after a...
Blackouts Boost Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Among Young Kids
A recent study published in Pediatrics on May 5, 2025, reveals a significant increase in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning among children during power outages. Researchers analyzed data from 2017 to 2020, identifying 917 pediatric CO poisoning cases, with children under...
1 person hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide detected in NH home
WINDHAM, N.H. — One person was rushed to the hospital after following a carbon monoxide incident at a home in southern New Hampshire on Sunday night, officials said. Emergency crews responding to a report of a man down at 24 West Shore Road in Windham just before 8:45...
Miller Gardner’s Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to a USA Today article published on April 3, 2025, Costa Rican officials have confirmed that Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation. A toxicology report...
Carbon monoxide alarm forces 12 people out of East Garfield Park apartment building
Chicago, IL -- A dozen people were forced out of their homes because of a carbon monoxide alarm inside an apartment building in East Garfield Park overnight. The Chicago Fire Department said they were detecting "high levels" of the dangerous gas around 2:30 a.m. in...
SAFD: 15 taken to hospital following carbon monoxide leak at Hotel Emma
San Antonio, TX — The San Antonio Fire Department said 15 people were taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a carbon monoxide leak at Hotel Emma. Joe Arrington with SAFD said most of those taken to the hospital were employees, but additional information...
Navarro College staff exposed to carbon monoxide
Corsicana, TX - A total of 33 Navarro College employees were exposed to carbon monoxide Tuesday, Jan. 3 in the Albritton Administration building, according to a press release. Overall, 15 employees sought care for symptoms. Most were released and six were kept...