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CO2 detector saves family of three

Payson, AZ - This story could have had a very different ending — a tragic ending.But thanks to a simple device, a federal grant and the work of local firefighters, a family of three will live to celebrate Christmas.Just after 9 a.m. Saturday, firefighters got the call...

1 dead, 7 treated after reported CO poisoning at Commerce City home

Commerce City, CO - An investigation was underway at a Commerce City home Tuesday, after police found one man dead and seven other occupants suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.Authorities won't confirm that's the cause but sources tell FOX31 Denver News everyone...

Gas Explosion Near Odon Injures Man

Odon, IN - A natural gas explosion at Green City Cabinets on Saturday left one man with burns.The owners of Green City Cabinets, a family owned and operated business, say that a natural gas leak inside the engine building caused the building to explode.Levi K. Graber...

Natural Gas Leak Causes Fire in Oakland, Calif.

Oakland, CA - Natural gas from an underground pipeline owned byPacific Gas & Electric Co. ignited on a residential street in Oakland, Calif. on Tuesday, but no injuries were reported, according to the utility and fire department.The fire broke out around 8:24 a.m....

1 Injured After Gas Explosion Causes Fire at Snellville Home

Snellville, GA - Gwinnett County Fire Investigator completed their cause determination survey of a house fire early this morning and determined the cause to be accidental. The fire was caused by a gas explosion when gas from a damaged service line entered the home and...

Fire damages Cleveland, Tenn., BBQ restaurant

Cleveland, TN - A Cleveland business went up in flames early Tuesday morning, damaging the kitchen and half of the building. It happened at Stadium BBQ on the corner of 17th Street and Stuart Avenue.Fire investigators have ruled the fire at Stadium BBQ accidental....

Carbon monoxide leak in Northwest DC sends three to hospital

Washington, DC - WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA9)--In the District, firefighters raced to the scene of a carbon monoxide leak at a Northwest Washington home.Three people were taken to the hospital suffering from life-threatening effects of the gas. The incident happened in...

Ore. man treated for carbon monoxide poisoning

Springfield, OR- Hospital officials say an 82-year-old Corvallis, Ore., man is recovering from severe carbon monoxide poisoning after lengthy exposure to a leaky propane heating stove in his enclosed garage.Officials at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in...

Five treated after carbon monoxide exposure

Lebanon, ME- Five people were treated for carbon monoxide exposure Monday night after CO detectors in the residence sounded and emergency personnel responded.At approximately 7:25 p.m. the Lebanon Rescue Department and Lebanon Fire Department were called to a...

Man says bird saved his life during explosion

Stamford, CT - STAMFORD -- Giuseppe "Joe" Cardillo said a bird saved his life just before his 6,000 square-foot Webbs Hill home was blown to smithereens in September.In his first interview since the explosion, Cardillo, 55, said on the morning of Sept. 17 he was...

Preston County Elementary School Evacuated Due to Carbon Monoxide

Preston County, WV - Students at Tunnelton-Denver Elementary School and South Preston Middle School were evacuated Friday afternoon after being exposed to higher than normal levels of carbon monoxide. A neighboring business' furnace pushed smoke into the school, which...

Children suffer carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty heater

San Diego, CA- Two children were rushed to a local hospital Friday with carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty wall heater.Officials with Sharp Memorial Hospital said the children, ages 6 and 12, were admitted to the emergency room Friday morning suffering from the...

Plant workers recover from carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms

Wanamingo, MN - Three people are recovering after showing signs of carbon monoxide poisoning at a food processing and packaging plant in Wanamingo.The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office said that when they arrived at Maple Island Inc. at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, they...