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Freeport, ME — Two adults and a child were taken to a hospital Tuesday with elevated carbon monoxide levels after an incident at a Freeport hotel. Freeport fire officials said a carbon monoxide alarm sounded at the Comfort Suites on Route 1 Monday and a maintenance...

Cleveland, OH — The 4th of July weekend draws boaters to the water in droves, all hoping to enjoy themselves and take in the fresh air. However, sometimes that air can be a problem. “Unfortunately, because you are out in the open, people are lulled into a false sense...

Rockford, IL  — A two-family house on the city’s far south side was destroyed during a natural gas explosion Saturday. The cause of the blast hasn’t been determined, according to Rockford Fire Department Investigator John McGee. “We just had a gas leak in the basement...

Woodbridge, VA - The Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Colchester Ferry Place in northern Woodbridge about 4:20 a.m. for a sickness call. When firefighters entered the home, the CO alarms on their gear started alarming, Prince...

Batavia Township, OH — Carbon monoxide contributed to the death of 21-year-old Allyson Sidloski at East Fork State Park, a coroner said Friday. Sidloski, of Strongsville, was a student-athlete on the soccer team for the University of Cincinnati. She disappeared under...

Cleveland, OH — Two men and a child are dead after an incident on Lake Erie where a boat had to be towed in by the United States Coast Guard Wednesday evening, according to Cleveland police. Around 7:30 p.m., authorities responded to the 1000 block of East 9th Street...

Columbia City, IN - The Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office says it found no evidence of foul play in the May 22 explosion that destroyed a warehouse, killing one man inside the building. The Whitley County coroner now reports, based on DNA test results, the victim...

Carbon monoxide detectors Chicago, IL - Many homeowners easily see the value of installing a burglar alarm or a smoke detector. A burglar could steal thousands of dollars in personal property, and a fire could destroy the entire structure. However, there is another...

Sunrise Beach, MO — Five people from Nebraska were seriously injured when a boat exploded Tuesday at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the explosion happened near Sunrise Beach. The boat was docked when a mechanical failure...

New York, NY — One EMS member was hurt while evacuating a hotel by John F. Kennedy International Airport amid a carbon monoxide leak, according to the FDNY. At around 9:53 a.m. fire officials said that everyone in the 9-story Crown Plaza Hotel, located at 138-10 135th...

Berne, NY  — A couple who were well-known and beloved in this rural community were killed following a massive explosion that leveled their home Friday night. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple confirmed late Saturday morning that Victor and Lois Porlier, ages 83 and...

Newark, NJ - A carbon monoxide alarm likely saved the lives of 3 adults and 2 children in Newark. New Castle County Paramedics and rescue personnel from 3 area fire companies found 2 women, ages 56 and 29, a 42-year-old man, a 7-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl...

Theresa, NY — New York State Police and the Theresa Fire Department in Jefferson County were called to an explosion at 41723 Shelley Road Friday night. Officials say that two people were injured after the explosion. They say initial cause for both the explosion and...

Fulton, MO - Two people are dead and one person is recovering after a medical emergency call to the 7000 block of Kenny Drive, just south of Fulton. Officials report the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, however the investigation is ongoing. Officials...

South Haven Township, MI — Two people were seriously injured after a house exploded in South Haven Township Tuesday evening, officials said. It happened just before 6 p.m. on 2nd Avenue near 71 1/2 Street. Firefighters told News 8 a propane tank caused the home to...